It came to pass after Forty years, that Absalom, who by various Artifices had gain'd the hearts of the people, begs leave of his Father to go to Hebron; for which he pretends Religion,
It Come to pass After Forty Years, that Absalom, who by various Artifices had gained the hearts of the people, begs leave of his Father to go to Hebron; for which he pretends Religion,
David had now reigned Seven and Thirty years, to which, if we add the Three years of Saul 's Reign, viz. one with Samuel, and Two alone, it answers to that number.
David had now reigned Seven and Thirty Years, to which, if we add the Three Years of Saul is Reign, viz. one with Samuel, and Two alone, it answers to that number.
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and the Metropolis of Juda: The Father there began his Reign, and the Son designs there to begin his Rebellion. Two hundred of David 's Houshold are perswaded to follow him thither in the simplicity of their hearts.
and the Metropolis of Juda: The Father there began his Reign, and the Son designs there to begin his Rebellion. Two hundred of David is Household Are persuaded to follow him thither in the simplicity of their hearts.
Their absence from his Father might weaken his Party, and their presence with Absalom gain credit with the people, That 'twas by the King's Commission and Order he should assume the Government.
Their absence from his Father might weaken his Party, and their presence with Absalom gain credit with the people, That 'twas by the King's Commission and Order he should assume the Government.
The love of novelty and change, with the Caresses of an handsome young Prince, and some contempt of David 's Age, engag'd divers of the people to joyn in that Treason which an undutiful Son,
The love of novelty and change, with the Caresses of an handsome young Prince, and Some contempt of David is Age, engaged diverse of the people to join in that Treason which an undutiful Son,
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David being quickly inform'd of Absalom 's design, and the strength of his growing Party, resolves to retreat from Jerusalem, to prepare for resistance, and prevent a threatned Ruine.
David being quickly informed of Absalom is Design, and the strength of his growing Party, resolves to retreat from Jerusalem, to prepare for resistance, and prevent a threatened Ruin.
Ittai, a Foreigner, with many of his own Subjects, and most of his Domestick Servants, testifie their love and duty by tears and lamentations, and accompany him over the Brook Kidron, towards the way of the Wilderness, between Jerusalem and Jerico, Zadock and Abiathar, the Priests, are desired by the King to return back to the City with the Ark of God, being loath to hazard that, and those who attended it;
Ittai, a Foreigner, with many of his own Subject's, and most of his Domestic Servants, testify their love and duty by tears and lamentations, and accompany him over the Brook Kidron, towards the Way of the Wilderness, between Jerusalem and Jericho, Zadok and Abiathar, the Priests, Are desired by the King to return back to the city with the Ark of God, being loath to hazard that, and those who attended it;
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He wholly refers himself to the issue of Divine Providence, professing his readiness to comply with the Will of God, whatsoever the event shall declare it to be.
He wholly refers himself to the issue of Divine Providence, professing his readiness to comply with the Will of God, whatsoever the event shall declare it to be.
and our frequent disappointment thereby, I shall endeavour to show from these Words: 1. What is necessary to this Resignation of our selves in every thing to the Will of God. 2. What abundant Reason we have thus to refer our selves to God's dispose. 3. The advantages and benefits of doing so. 4. Improve it by some Inferences of Truth and Duty, which this Subject may suggest for our instruction and practice.
and our frequent disappointment thereby, I shall endeavour to show from these Words: 1. What is necessary to this Resignation of our selves in every thing to the Will of God. 2. What abundant Reason we have thus to refer our selves to God's dispose. 3. The advantages and benefits of doing so. 4. Improve it by Some Inferences of Truth and Duty, which this Subject may suggest for our instruction and practice.
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And there are some things necessary in reference to God, others which regard our selves, and other things which relate to the affairs of this present life, wherewith we shall have some concern during our abode on earth.
And there Are Some things necessary in Referente to God, Others which regard our selves, and other things which relate to the affairs of this present life, wherewith we shall have Some concern during our Abided on earth.
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If we believe that his order or permission be concerned in every event, what should follow but a devotion of all to his choice, with an hearty well-pleasedness in the rank and station wherein God shall place us? An infinite God, ordering all the issues of time, we shall never have any Reason to distrust the care of his Providence, to question his Faithfulness,
If we believe that his order or permission be concerned in every event, what should follow but a devotion of all to his choice, with an hearty Well-pleasedness in the rank and station wherein God shall place us? an infinite God, ordering all the issues of time, we shall never have any Reason to distrust the care of his Providence, to question his Faithfulness,
And if we can have no Reason for any of these, we may safely resign our selves to him in the words of the Church, Lord, thou shalt chuse our inheritance for us.
And if we can have no Reason for any of these, we may safely resign our selves to him in the words of the Church, Lord, thou shalt choose our inheritance for us.
Did he make, and doth he govern the Universe, and can he not order my affairs to the best advantage? Hath exquisite Wisdom, Goodness and Power fram'd all things out of nothing,
Did he make, and does he govern the Universe, and can he not order my affairs to the best advantage? Hath exquisite Wisdom, goodness and Power framed all things out of nothing,
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and never-failing Mercy, and can he possibly mistake the best way of bringing me thither? From the belief and consideration of this merciful Providence of our Heavenly Father, we may leave it to him to chuse our allowance,
and never-failing Mercy, and can he possibly mistake the best Way of bringing me thither? From the belief and consideration of this merciful Providence of our Heavenly Father, we may leave it to him to choose our allowance,
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2. 'Tis necessary that we often contemplate the Divine Attributes and Promises, which are proper to engage our Resignation to his Will, and dependance on his Word.
2. It's necessary that we often contemplate the Divine Attributes and Promises, which Are proper to engage our Resignation to his Will, and dependence on his Word.
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Such a perswasion of his love and kindness, as will excite our gratitude, and preserve us from doubting of the good issue of what he shall please to order.
Such a persuasion of his love and kindness, as will excite our gratitude, and preserve us from doubting of the good issue of what he shall please to order.
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That the God of Israel, who is the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble, a God working Salvation in the midst of the Earth, can take the wicked in their own craftiness, insnare them in the works of their own hands, make them perish by their own counsels,
That the God of Israel, who is the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble, a God working Salvation in the midst of the Earth, can take the wicked in their own craftiness, ensnare them in the works of their own hands, make them perish by their own Counsels,
and save his people when no other arm can bring Salvation, &c. 'Tis necessary to believe that not only he can but will accomplish what he hath promised;
and save his people when no other arm can bring Salvation, etc. It's necessary to believe that not only he can but will accomplish what he hath promised;
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The most intricate occurrences of time being open and naked from eternity to the view of his Omniscience, no occasion can be supposed why God should not be faithful to his word.
The most intricate occurrences of time being open and naked from eternity to the view of his Omniscience, no occasion can be supposed why God should not be faithful to his word.
How smart an affliction in his Tamar and Ammon, and his beloved Absolom, during his whole Life, (one instance whereof the context relates) and at his death too:
How smart an affliction in his Tamar and Ammon, and his Beloved Absalom, during his Whole Life, (one instance whereof the context relates) and At his death too:
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and after that, in the combination of his Son Adonijah with Joab, &c. And why should we expect to be exempted? Let us count upon it as our Lot and Portion,
and After that, in the combination of his Son Adonijah with Joab, etc. And why should we expect to be exempted? Let us count upon it as our Lot and Portion,
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and then we cannot bear them, because they come suddenly; 'tis the unexpectedness of the Cross, that is the subject matter of our complaints in the day of adversity.
and then we cannot bear them, Because they come suddenly; it's the unexpectedness of the Cross, that is the Subject matter of our complaints in the day of adversity.
This is necessary, because Pride will indispose us for submission to the Divine Will. And if we joyn impenitence, 'twill make us contend with the Almighty;
This is necessary, Because Pride will indispose us for submission to the Divine Will. And if we join impenitence, it'll make us contend with the Almighty;
overlook his Goodness, despise his Wisdom, distrust his Faithfulness, and find faults with his Providence, as if things could be better ordered than they are by Gods management.
overlook his goodness, despise his Wisdom, distrust his Faithfulness, and find Faults with his Providence, as if things could be better ordered than they Are by God's management.
Lord (will such a man say, with admiring thoughts of the divine goodnes and bounty) what can be too little for me who am less than the least of all thy mercies? What temporal calamities too severe,
Lord (will such a man say, with admiring thoughts of the divine Goodness and bounty) what can be too little for me who am less than the least of all thy Mercies? What temporal calamities too severe,
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and remediless despair, are none of the Ingredients? Am I not thy creature, and mayest thou not do what thou wilt with thy own? Have I not provok't thee,
and remediless despair, Are none of the Ingredients? Am I not thy creature, and Mayest thou not do what thou wilt with thy own? Have I not provoked thee,
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and shall I not receive correction? Have I merited damnation, and can I be wronged and injur'd by a temporal sorrow? What are gentle Rods to fiery Scorpions? And the light and momentary afflictions of this life, to the agonies and torments of an eternal Tophet? Oh pardon me now,
and shall I not receive correction? Have I merited damnation, and can I be wronged and injured by a temporal sorrow? What Are gentle Rods to fiery Scorpions? And the Light and momentary afflictions of this life, to the agonies and torments of an Eternal Tophet? O pardon me now,
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3. Some things are necessary respecting the affairs of this present world. 1. That we have right notions of Prosperity and Adversity, of temporal good and evil.
3. some things Are necessary respecting the affairs of this present world. 1. That we have right notions of Prosperity and Adversity, of temporal good and evil.
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Besides, 'tis to be considered, That a prosperous condition, without God's blessing to improve it, will but administer to our sin, increase our guilt, and advance our ruin;
Beside, it's to be considered, That a prosperous condition, without God's blessing to improve it, will but administer to our since, increase our guilt, and advance our ruin;
and very few perish by Famine, in comparison with those many who die of a Surfeit; That there is no Temporal evil but God can support us under, and sanctifi• for our good;
and very few perish by Famine, in comparison with those many who die of a Surfeit; That there is no Temporal evil but God can support us under, and sanctifi• for our good;
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as to this. And if we consider our selves either as Men or Christians, the calamities and sufferings to which we are exposed are so many, that 'tis a merciful dispensation our Lease is shortned,
as to this. And if we Consider our selves either as Men or Christians, the calamities and sufferings to which we Are exposed Are so many, that it's a merciful Dispensation our Lease is shortened,
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And as many ways may we be miserable, as there are variety of accidents to separate us from what we inordinately love. This is the great Reason why the calamities we suffer, dissolve our patience,
And as many ways may we be miserable, as there Are variety of accidents to separate us from what we inordinately love. This is the great Reason why the calamities we suffer, dissolve our patience,
And how quickly may that man be miserable, if there be so many Worms can make that Gourd wither which he sits under the shadow of, with inordinate satisfaction? Nay, with Temporal injoyments,
And how quickly may that man be miserable, if there be so many Worms can make that Gourd wither which he sits under the shadow of, with inordinate satisfaction? Nay, with Temporal enjoyments,
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If we love any thing very much, besides God, 'tis seldom but we meet with occasions for as great a sorrow as we entertain the Object with an undue Affection:
If we love any thing very much, beside God, it's seldom but we meet with occasions for as great a sorrow as we entertain the Object with an undue Affection:
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But loving God above all, and every thing else only according to his prescription, would make us willing to be at his dispose, and content with his order:
But loving God above all, and every thing Else only according to his prescription, would make us willing to be At his dispose, and content with his order:
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2. Let us consider what abundant Reason we have thus to refer our selves to God's dispose: 1. Upon the account of our Profession. 2. Our Duty. 3. Our Interest.
2. Let us Consider what abundant Reason we have thus to refer our selves to God's dispose: 1. Upon the account of our Profession. 2. Our Duty. 3. Our Interest.
We profess to follow him as the Captain of our Salvation, and ought to remember he was the most glorious instance of submission and patience, of trust in God,
We profess to follow him as the Captain of our Salvation, and ought to Remember he was the most glorious instance of submission and patience, of trust in God,
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As he was perfected by sufferings, and stoop'd to the severest ones, to purchase glory for us, we are directed to expect our share, to prepare us to partake of that glory.
As he was perfected by sufferings, and stooped to the Severest ones, to purchase glory for us, we Are directed to expect our share, to prepare us to partake of that glory.
To consider him who endur'd the contradiction of sinners against himself, is propounded as an expedient against fainting in our minds: And so it may prove,
To Consider him who endured the contradiction of Sinners against himself, is propounded as an expedient against fainting in our minds: And so it may prove,
and shall we be displeased that our prayers are answered, and that he doth as we desire him, that is, what seemeth good in his sight? The blessed Spirits above, flee wheresoever they are sent, chearfully obey his Will, and execute his Pleasure;
and shall we be displeased that our Prayers Are answered, and that he does as we desire him, that is, what seems good in his sighed? The blessed Spirits above, flee wheresoever they Are sent, cheerfully obey his Will, and execute his Pleasure;
and shall not we be satisfied with his Government, and pleased with his Orders, and drink of that cup which our heavenly Father gives us to drink? Certainly we may trust his Wisdom, because he is God; and his Love and Faithfulness, because he is a Father, who knowing what is best for us, will do nothing but what really is so.
and shall not we be satisfied with his Government, and pleased with his Order, and drink of that cup which our heavenly Father gives us to drink? Certainly we may trust his Wisdom, Because he is God; and his Love and Faithfulness, Because he is a Father, who knowing what is best for us, will do nothing but what really is so.
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The streams of his Fountain have continually refresht us, and shall we overlook the innumerable instances of his past kindness, by not trusting him for the future?
The streams of his Fountain have continually refreshed us, and shall we overlook the innumerable instances of his past kindness, by not trusting him for the future?
their suitableness and seasonableness, their convenience and duration, &c. Our imaginations cannot conceive the dimensions of his Goodness, nor our speech utter them;
their suitableness and seasonableness, their convenience and duration, etc. Our Imaginations cannot conceive the dimensions of his goodness, nor our speech utter them;
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such as the advantages of our Education, the protection of his Providence, the provisions of his Bounty, the restraints of his Grace, the priviledg of his Gospel,
such as the advantages of our Education, the protection of his Providence, the provisions of his Bounty, the restraints of his Grace, the privilege of his Gospel,
How many hazards that we thought inevitable, hath he rescu'd us from? How many difficulties that we thought insuperable, hath his Wisdom and Power enabled us to wade through and conquer? From how many surprising Casualties hath he secur'd us? From how many Maladies and infectious Diseases hath he preserv'd us? How many unobserv'd dangers hath his care prevented? How many of our fears hath he delivered us from? How many of our doubts hath he wisely resolved? How many of our prayers hath he graciously answered? He hath given us ease and health, rais'd us from sickness,
How many hazards that we Thought inevitable, hath he rescued us from? How many difficulties that we Thought insuperable, hath his Wisdom and Power enabled us to wade through and conquer? From how many surprising Casualties hath he secured us? From how many Maladies and infectious Diseases hath he preserved us? How many unobserved dangers hath his care prevented? How many of our fears hath he Delivered us from? How many of our doubts hath he wisely resolved? How many of our Prayers hath he graciously answered? He hath given us ease and health, raised us from sickness,
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For how many blessings have we received to one adversity? When some mercies are taken, are not others left of the same or greater consequence? Have you lost part of your estate? did not God give the whole; and doth not he continue health, without which you could not injoy any of it? Are some of your Relations snatcht away by Death? doth not God continue or raise up others in their room? Therefore in the day of Adversity consider, as well as in the day of Prosperity rejoyce, for God hath set the one over against the other.
For how many blessings have we received to one adversity? When Some Mercies Are taken, Are not Others left of the same or greater consequence? Have you lost part of your estate? did not God give the Whole; and does not he continue health, without which you could not enjoy any of it? are Some of your Relations snatched away by Death? does not God continue or raise up Others in their room? Therefore in the day of Adversity Consider, as well as in the day of Prosperity rejoice, for God hath Set the one over against the other.
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The greatest evils we can now suffer, are consistent with his favour, which is our chiefest good; and the good we have received already, is more and greater than the evils we have felt or fear.
The greatest evils we can now suffer, Are consistent with his favour, which is our chiefest good; and the good we have received already, is more and greater than the evils we have felt or Fear.
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but the present mercies of that condition would more than counterpoise the calamities and sorrows of it? The measures of God's Grace, say the Jewish Rabbins, is larger than the measure of his judgment.
but the present Mercies of that condition would more than counterpoise the calamities and sorrows of it? The measures of God's Grace, say the Jewish Rabbis, is larger than the measure of his judgement.
Have you not the Love of God, the Testimony of a good Conscience, the Influence of the Holy Spirit, the Ministry of Angels, the Promises of the Gospel,
Have you not the Love of God, the Testimony of a good Conscience, the Influence of the Holy Spirit, the Ministry of Angels, the Promises of the Gospel,
After such reflections as these, can we reasonably suppose that there will ever be any just ground of dissatisfaction in God's disposal? Ever any reason for us to quarrel with his Providences,
After such reflections as these, can we reasonably suppose that there will ever be any just ground of dissatisfaction in God's disposal? Ever any reason for us to quarrel with his Providences,
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I was dumb and open'd not my mouth, because thou, O Lord, didst it, saith David. It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth good unto him, saith Eli. We owe obedience to all the instances of his declared will.
I was dumb and opened not my Mouth, Because thou, Oh Lord, didst it, Says David. It is the Lord, let him do what seems good unto him, Says Eli. We owe Obedience to all the instances of his declared will.
Shall we not bear the indignation of the Lord, having sinn'd against him? Shall we not accept the punishment of our iniquities, especially when 'tis less than our sins deserve? Hath God removed any one comfort we did not forfeit? Doth he inflict any one calamity we did not merit? And ought we not with thankfulness to acknowledg his mercy,
Shall we not bear the Indignation of the Lord, having sinned against him? Shall we not accept the punishment of our iniquities, especially when it's less than our Sins deserve? Hath God removed any one Comfort we did not forfeit? Does he inflict any one calamity we did not merit? And ought we not with thankfulness to acknowledge his mercy,
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Because, 1. God knows better what is good for us than we can possibly do our selves. 2. Because having resign'd all to his Will, the worst that can befall us will be really for our good.
Because, 1. God knows better what is good for us than we can possibly do our selves. 2. Because having resigned all to his Will, the worst that can befall us will be really for our good.
From the finiteness of our Nature, and the feebleness of our Reason, we can't view the full circuit of his Providence, or discern the gracious design in every dispensation which he infallibly carries on, and will at length discover.
From the finiteness of our Nature, and the feebleness of our Reason, we can't view the full circuit of his Providence, or discern the gracious Design in every Dispensation which he infallibly carries on, and will At length discover.
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We have nevertheless the highest Reason to adore his Will, and hold the general conclusion, that whatever he doth is best, and 'twill be beautiful in its season.
We have nevertheless the highest Reason to adore his Will, and hold the general conclusion, that whatever he does is best, and it'll be beautiful in its season.
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How many men who have waited for a Wind, and miss'd it, have fretted and disquieted themselves for being occasionally absent when the Ship set Sail, who soon after have thank't the Providence of God for preserving their lives by so cross an accident,
How many men who have waited for a Wind, and missed it, have fretted and disquieted themselves for being occasionally absent when the Ship Set Sail, who soon After have thanked the Providence of God for preserving their lives by so cross an accident,
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We know not how much God may be befriending us, when we think he acts like an enemy. As he gives us many things by his Providence for our good, which we afterwards find to be so, but would not have chosen;
We know not how much God may be befriending us, when we think he acts like an enemy. As he gives us many things by his Providence for our good, which we afterwards find to be so, but would not have chosen;
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Jacob understood not till afterwards, that the loss of Joseph was the means of his advancement to the Throne of Egypt, and the preservation of his Family in a Famine, the intended issue.
Jacob understood not till afterwards, that the loss of Joseph was the means of his advancement to the Throne of Egypt, and the preservation of his Family in a Famine, the intended issue.
when Titus sack't the City, and the Inhabitants were destroyed by Fire, Sword, Famine, and all sorts of Calamities, they then found the words of our Saviour to be true, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare,
when Titus sacked the city, and the Inhabitants were destroyed by Fire, Sword, Famine, and all sorts of Calamities, they then found the words of our Saviour to be true, Blessed Are the barren, and the wombs that never bore,
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as to some instances, when that disappointment may conduce to the publick advantage, because we should but have got into the room and place of our betters, who are of greater use and service to the common Interest of Christianity,
as to Some instances, when that disappointment may conduce to the public advantage, Because we should but have god into the room and place of our betters, who Are of greater use and service to the Common Interest of Christianity,
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We discern not those many instances wherein our Temporal interest would contradict our Eternal; where our present satisfaction would be inconsistent with our future blessedness.
We discern not those many instances wherein our Temporal Interest would contradict our Eternal; where our present satisfaction would be inconsistent with our future blessedness.
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and shall work for good. All the evil God at any time inflicts on his Children is only another method of doing them good: That by suffering in the flesh we may cease from sin:
and shall work for good. All the evil God At any time inflicts on his Children is only Another method of doing them good: That by suffering in the Flesh we may cease from since:
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to awaken our sleepy consciences, and revive a Spirit of Prayer, &c. And the Wisdom of God doth oftentimes suit our necessities in these particulars, by the kind and season of the affliction.
to awaken our sleepy Consciences, and revive a Spirit of Prayer, etc. And the Wisdom of God does oftentimes suit our necessities in these particulars, by the kind and season of the affliction.
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Happy are those depressions to the Earth, which afterwards lift us nearer Heaven. Those sighs and groans are matter of joy, whose eccho is a more holy and circumspect Life.
Happy Are those depressions to the Earth, which afterwards lift us nearer Heaven. Those sighs and groans Are matter of joy, whose echo is a more holy and circumspect Life.
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And welcome should be that evil, which thus effects our greatest good. God, the great Physitian of Souls, can Cure the Plague of the heart by a bodily Disease; and make one troublesome distemper more effectual than many Sermons.
And welcome should be that evil, which thus effects our greatest good. God, the great physician of Souls, can Cure the Plague of the heart by a bodily Disease; and make one troublesome distemper more effectual than many Sermons.
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Yea, he doth sometimes cause his Rod to be a Staff of comfort, and give the sweetest inward peace to his People through streams of Bitterness. For some never read the love of God so legibly as under the darkest cloud of outward distress:
Yea, he does sometime cause his Rod to be a Staff of Comfort, and give the Sweetest inward peace to his People through streams of Bitterness. For Some never read the love of God so legibly as under the Darkest cloud of outward distress:
Now if this be the merciful design of Heaven in the worst that can befal us, we are traitors to our own interest, not to resign our selves intirely to him.
Now if this be the merciful Design of Heaven in the worst that can befall us, we Are Traitors to our own Interest, not to resign our selves entirely to him.
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It will suppress an undue Inquisitiveness after things future: And keep us from making use of any irregular or suspected methods to be inform'd of what shall come to pass.
It will suppress an undue Inquisitiveness After things future: And keep us from making use of any irregular or suspected methods to be informed of what shall come to pass.
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For keeping within the bounds prescribed us by God, and managing our affaires with the best discretion we can, we may be very well satisfied by referring the success and issue to a divine conduct.
For keeping within the bounds prescribed us by God, and managing our affairs with the best discretion we can, we may be very well satisfied by referring the success and issue to a divine conduct.
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It will take us off from blaming second causes, and fretting against Instruments under afflictions, and will make us look higher to that hand of Providence which manages the Rod, and hath wisely appointed it.
It will take us off from blaming second Causes, and fretting against Instruments under afflictions, and will make us look higher to that hand of Providence which manages the Rod, and hath wisely appointed it.
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and thereby satisfying our minds, that if losses and disappointments, poverty or tribulation, or any other calamity, be God's appointment, that is best. If to be crost in our desires, deceiv'd in our expectations, depriv'd of our friends, goods,
and thereby satisfying our minds, that if losses and disappointments, poverty or tribulation, or any other calamity, be God's appointment, that is best. If to be crossed in our Desires, deceived in our Expectations, deprived of our Friends, goods,
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or reputation, be the Will of God, that is altogether best. From such a temper we may be able to say, Lord here I am, ready for any service, prepared for any suffering, girt for any encounter, resolved for any difficulty,
or reputation, be the Will of God, that is altogether best. From such a temper we may be able to say, Lord Here I am, ready for any service, prepared for any suffering, girded for any encounter, resolved for any difficulty,
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If thy Will be such, and thy Wisdom advise it, Poverty is better than riches, disgrace than honour, a prison than liberty, losses than possession, missing more eligible than obtaining, frustration a greater kindness than success,
If thy Will be such, and thy Wisdom Advice it, Poverty is better than riches, disgrace than honour, a prison than liberty, losses than possession, missing more eligible than obtaining, frustration a greater kindness than success,
Let the weather be fair or fowl, let the world smile or frown upon us, by such a frame of heart we may commend our selves to the blessing of God, with an humble boldness invoke his aid,
Let the weather be fair or fowl, let the world smile or frown upon us, by such a frame of heart we may commend our selves to the blessing of God, with an humble boldness invoke his aid,
For did we upon a sound belief of the nature and word of God, resign our selves to him, we should not be afraid of evil tidings, or disquiet our minds by the apprehension of approaching evil.
For did we upon a found belief of the nature and word of God, resign our selves to him, we should not be afraid of evil tidings, or disquiet our minds by the apprehension of approaching evil.
an affront to his soveraignty, a disparagement of his Wisdom, the reproach of his Goodness, and the dishonor of his Truth. And such a temper is not only Sinful, but Ʋnreasonable and Vain, 'tis both absurd and fruitless.
an affront to his sovereignty, a disparagement of his Wisdom, the reproach of his goodness, and the dishonour of his Truth. And such a temper is not only Sinful, but Ʋnreasonable and Vain, it's both absurd and fruitless.
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before God's appointment, (as if the Wisdom of God were to be advised by our foolish fancies) But it supposeth an impossibility that things should ever be otherwise,
before God's appointment, (as if the Wisdom of God were to be advised by our foolish fancies) But it Supposeth an impossibility that things should ever be otherwise,
3. Should we resign our selves intirely to the Divine good pleasure? Let us then undertake nothing of any moment or consequence, without imploring his direction to guide us,
3. Should we resign our selves entirely to the Divine good pleasure? Let us then undertake nothing of any moment or consequence, without imploring his direction to guide us,
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and then suffer God to come in only as the Executor of our Wills. Our Resignation to the Will of God would teach us to ask Counsel from Heaven, as well as success.
and then suffer God to come in only as the Executor of our Wills. Our Resignation to the Will of God would teach us to ask Counsel from Heaven, as well as success.
'Tis true, that some have tried to mend their own Fortunes, by telling those of other men, pretending that every man's Temper and Condition is legible in the Planets,
It's true, that Some have tried to mend their own Fortune's, by telling those of other men, pretending that every Man's Temper and Condition is legible in the Planets,
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but such may be confuted and reproved by the challenge of God by the Prophet Isaiah, when he foretold the destruction of Babylon; Evil shall come upon thee,
but such may be confuted and reproved by the challenge of God by the Prophet Isaiah, when he foretold the destruction of Babylon; Evil shall come upon thee,
We see then upon the whole, what is our Duty, and where is our Happiness. And thanks be to God who hath graciously connected them together, that by complying with the former, we may most effectually secure the latter. We are apt to think we can never be happy till our desires are granted;
We see then upon the Whole, what is our Duty, and where is our Happiness. And thanks be to God who hath graciously connected them together, that by complying with the former, we may most effectually secure the latter. We Are apt to think we can never be happy till our Desires Are granted;
because of his Soveraignty; and a fitness to rule us for our good, because of his infinite Wisdom; and that he will most certainly do so from his Mercy and Truth. Let his Promises be our Refuge, and his Providence our Comfort;
Because of his Sovereignty; and a fitness to Rule us for our good, Because of his infinite Wisdom; and that he will most Certainly do so from his Mercy and Truth. Let his Promises be our Refuge, and his Providence our Comfort;
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his Wisdom our satisfaction, and his Almighty Power our Encouragement and Support; his Mercy our only Treasure, and the secret of his presence our Pavilion;
his Wisdom our satisfaction, and his Almighty Power our Encouragement and Support; his Mercy our only Treasure, and the secret of his presence our Pavilion;
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chearfully referring all things to his management, stedfastly depending on him in every strait or difficulty, practically acknowledging him in every dispensation of his Providence,
cheerfully referring all things to his management, steadfastly depending on him in every strait or difficulty, practically acknowledging him in every Dispensation of his Providence,
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and quietly submitting to whatsoever he shall order: for he can do nothing but what is best, because he himself is infinitely wise, and infinitely good.
and quietly submitting to whatsoever he shall order: for he can do nothing but what is best, Because he himself is infinitely wise, and infinitely good.
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