Light in darkness, or, Deliverance proclaimed unto the church in the midst of all her despondencies and discouragements in a sermon / preached by Thomas Watson.
If his Affections are frozen, here he may fetch Fire; if his Grace be weak, here he may fetch Arniour; If his Spirits are ready to faint, here he may fetch Cordials for his Soul: Amongst other Divine Consolations, the Text is not the least, — Unto the Upright there ariseth Light in the Darkness.
If his Affections Are frozen, Here he may fetch Fire; if his Grace be weak, Here he may fetch Armor; If his Spirits Are ready to faint, Here he may fetch Cordials for his Soul: among other Divine Consolations, the Text is not the least, — Unto the Upright there arises Light in the Darkness.
The Hebrew word for Upright, signifies Plainness of Heart. The Upright Man is without Collusion or Fraud; In whose Spirit there is no Guile, Psal. 32. 2. He that is Upright, his Heart and his Tongue go together,
The Hebrew word for Upright, signifies Plainness of Heart. The Upright Man is without Collusion or Fraud; In whose Spirit there is no Guile, Psalm 32. 2. He that is Upright, his Heart and his Tongue go together,
He is one that does act from a right Principle, and that is Faith: By a right Rule, and that is Scripture: To a right End, and that is, God's glory. Here's a man downright Upright.
He is one that does act from a right Principle, and that is Faith: By a right Rule, and that is Scripture: To a right End, and that is, God's glory. Here's a man downright Upright.
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Light when it springs in, doth much revive. Light is sweet. Joy is to the Heart, as Light is to the Eye, Exhilarating and Refreshing. That's the second Word:
Light when it springs in, does much revive. Light is sweet. Joy is to the Heart, as Light is to the Eye, Exhilarating and Refreshing. That's the second Word:
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By Darkness is meant Trouble. Darkness is very Disconsolate and Afrighting: It makes every thing like the Terrors of the Night; Such is Trouble; Such is Affliction; 'tis Affrighting: It makes every thing like the Terrours of the Night.
By Darkness is meant Trouble. Darkness is very Disconsolate and Affrighting: It makes every thing like the Terrors of the Night; Such is Trouble; Such is Affliction; it's Affrighting: It makes every thing like the Terrors of the Night.
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1. They may have a Night of Affliction: (for Godliness does not exempt from Trouble.) A Dark Cloud may set upon their Name, upon their Estate: God may lay an Embargo upon all their Outward Comforts.
1. They may have a Night of Affliction: (for Godliness does not exempt from Trouble.) A Dark Cloud may Set upon their Name, upon their Estate: God may lay an Embargo upon all their Outward Comforts.
2. The Godly may have not only a Night of Affliction, but they may have a Night of Desertion. God may with-draw the smiling Beams of his Favour, and then 'tis Night with them indeed,
2. The Godly may have not only a Night of Affliction, but they may have a Night of Desertion. God may withdraw the smiling Beams of his Favour, and then it's Night with them indeed,
It alludes (saies Drusius) unto the Custom of the Persians, who in their Warrs did dip their Arrows in Poison, that they might shoot their Enemies with the more deadly Wound.
It alludes (Says Drusius) unto the Custom of the Persians, who in their Wars did dip their Arrows in Poison, that they might shoot their Enemies with the more deadly Wound.
For Grace sometimes acts highest, when Comfort is lowest. In Jonah 2. 4. I said I am cast out of thy sight, yet will I look again towards thy Holy Temple.
For Grace sometime acts highest, when Comfort is lowest. In Jonah 2. 4. I said I am cast out of thy sighed, yet will I look again towards thy Holy Temple.
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Faith and Patience, like two Stars, shine brightest in a dark Night of Desertion. We are taken with the Comforts, but God is more taken with the Actings of our Grace.
Faith and Patience, like two Stars, shine Brightest in a dark Night of Desertion. We Are taken with the Comforts, but God is more taken with the Actings of our Grace.
If ever the Soul will pray to purpose, 'tis now, in an hour of Desertion. Fathers may hide their Faces from their Children, to make them cry after them the more;
If ever the Soul will pray to purpose, it's now, in an hour of Desertion. Father's may hide their Faces from their Children, to make them cry After them the more;
And if ever Jonah would Pray to purpose, it was now, that he might get out of the belly of Hell. Jonah 2. 2. Out of the belly of Hell I cryed unto thee, and thou heardest my voice.
And if ever Jonah would Pray to purpose, it was now, that he might get out of the belly of Hell. Jonah 2. 2. Out of the belly of Hell I cried unto thee, and thou heardest my voice.
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The Philosopher says, Non dantur purae tenebrae. When 'tis Darkest, when there's Midnight, God will cause Light some way or other, to break forth to the Upright in Heart. In Psal. 18. 28. The Lord will light my Candle.
The Philosopher Says, Non dantur purae tenebrae. When it's Darkest, when there's Midnight, God will cause Light Some Way or other, to break forth to the Upright in Heart. In Psalm 18. 28. The Lord will Light my Candle.
and causes Peace and Prosperity in the Tabernacles of the Righteous, here's Light arising in Darkness. In Psal. 29. 3. When his Candle shined upon my Head. — What was this Candle? It was nothing else but the Candle of Prosperity that shined upon him.
and Causes Peace and Prosperity in the Tabernacles of the Righteous, here's Light arising in Darkness. In Psalm 29. 3. When his Candle shined upon my Head. — What was this Candle? It was nothing Else but the Candle of Prosperity that shined upon him.
And in Psal. 132. 17. I have ordained a Lamp for mine Anointed: That is, Outward Blessings, Gracious Prosperity, shall shine as a Lamp upon David's Successor.
And in Psalm 132. 17. I have ordained a Lamp for mine Anointed: That is, Outward Blessings, Gracious Prosperity, shall shine as a Lamp upon David's Successor.
In the midst of Darkness, let the Darkness be what it will, a dram of Faith in the Soul, is a spark of Light. When the Tree has no Leaves nor Blossoms to be seen,
In the midst of Darkness, let the Darkness be what it will, a dram of Faith in the Soul, is a spark of Light. When the Tree has no Leaves nor Blossoms to be seen,
When our Outward Comforts are as it were dead, there may be a Seed of Grace preserved in the Heart: and this Grace in the darkest condition, it is the dawning of Light in the Soul.
When our Outward Comforts Are as it were dead, there may be a Seed of Grace preserved in the Heart: and this Grace in the Darkest condition, it is the dawning of Light in the Soul.
And truly, this Light of Spiritual Joy, it is somewhat of the glimmering of the Light of Heaven, this is some glimpse of the Light of Paradise. In Isa. 12. 1. — Thine Anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
And truly, this Light of Spiritual Joy, it is somewhat of the glimmering of the Light of Heaven, this is Some glimpse of the Light of Paradise. In Isaiah 12. 1. — Thine Anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
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The Light of Divine Joy in the Soul, it is sweet and ravishing: it makes all dark Shadows flee away. Spiritual Joy, causes a Jubilation, and does as far exceed all earthly Comforts, as Heaven does Earth.
The Light of Divine Joy in the Soul, it is sweet and ravishing: it makes all dark Shadows flee away. Spiritual Joy, Causes a Jubilation, and does as Far exceed all earthly Comforts, as Heaven does Earth.
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Ministers they may bring a Cordial to us, and set it by us, but none but God can pour this Cordial into the Heart; in Psal. 4. 7. Thou hast put Gladness in my Heart.
Ministers they may bring a Cordial to us, and Set it by us, but none but God can pour this Cordial into the Heart; in Psalm 4. 7. Thou hast put Gladness in my Heart.
He has said it, that he will enlighten his People In Isa. 42. 16. I will make Darkness Light before them. God's Honour lies upon it, to make good his Promise,
He has said it, that he will enlighten his People In Isaiah 42. 16. I will make Darkness Light before them. God's Honour lies upon it, to make good his Promise,
Two things in God never fail, — First, His Compassions fail not, Lam. 3. 22. Secondly, His Faithfulness fails not, Psal. 82. 33. God may sometimes delay a Promise, but he will not deny his Promise:
Two things in God never fail, — First, His Compassions fail not, Lam. 3. 22. Secondly, His Faithfulness fails not, Psalm 82. 33. God may sometime Delay a Promise, but he will not deny his Promise:
When other Christians are in the dark of Ignorance, they enlighten them with Knowledg; when they are in the dark of Affliction, ready to perish, they feed them,
When other Christians Are in the dark of Ignorance, they enlighten them with Knowledge; when they Are in the dark of Affliction, ready to perish, they feed them,
They enlighten those that sit in Darkness, and therefore surely God will not let those want Light, who help to enlighten others; if they should come to be benighted with Sorrow, why God will be sure to spring in with some Light to them, who have given Light to others.
They enlighten those that fit in Darkness, and Therefore surely God will not let those want Light, who help to enlighten Others; if they should come to be benighted with Sorrow, why God will be sure to spring in with Some Light to them, who have given Light to Others.
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3. God will cause Light to arise in Darkness to his People, either he will support them in Trouble, or deliver them out of Trouble, because God sees that they have great need of some dawnings of Light, they need some Morning-Star now to appear;
3. God will cause Light to arise in Darkness to his People, either he will support them in Trouble, or deliver them out of Trouble, Because God sees that they have great need of Some dawnings of Light, they need Some Morning-Star now to appear;
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they would faint away, they would be discouraged in serving God, if sometimes he did not turn the Shadow of Death into the Light of the Morning. Should the sick Patient always have purging Physick given him,
they would faint away, they would be discouraged in serving God, if sometime he did not turn the Shadow of Death into the Light of the Morning. Should the sick Patient always have purging Physic given him,
why surely if he had no Cordials he would soon faint away. God knows our frame, he sees our Spirits would fail before him, if he did always let a dark Cloud dwell upon us;
why surely if he had no Cordials he would soon faint away. God knows our frame, he sees our Spirits would fail before him, if he did always let a dark Cloud dwell upon us;
and therefore, in Judgment he remembers Mercy, and causes the Day-Star of Comfort and Joy to spring up in a Gracious Soul. God will not fuffer it always to be dark in the Hearts of his People,
and Therefore, in Judgement he remembers Mercy, and Causes the Day-Star of Comfort and Joy to spring up in a Gracious Soul. God will not fuffer it always to be dark in the Hearts of his People,
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lest they should touch upon the Rock of Despair. The Musician, he will not stretch the Strings of his Viol too hard, left they should chance to break.
lest they should touch upon the Rock of Despair. The Musician, he will not stretch the Strings of his Violent too hard, left they should chance to break.
Every step I take, I tread upon Thorns, I walk in the midst of Trouble, among Clouds, but thou wilt, Lord, revive me. Joseph, he was in the Prison, there was Darkness; but (the Text saies) the Lord was with Joseph, there was Light; Gen. 39. 2. Jacob had the Hollow of his Thigh put out of joint in Wrestling: there was a dark Providence;
Every step I take, I tread upon Thorns, I walk in the midst of Trouble, among Clouds, but thou wilt, Lord, revive me. Joseph, he was in the Prison, there was Darkness; but (the Text Says) the Lord was with Joseph, there was Light; Gen. 39. 2. Jacob had the Hollow of his Thigh put out of joint in Wrestling: there was a dark Providence;
Ay but hereby Job 's Grace was proved, and improved, and God gave him an honourable testimony, That he was upright; and God gave him double the Estate that ever he had before:
Ay but hereby Job is Grace was proved, and improved, and God gave him an honourable testimony, That he was upright; and God gave him double the Estate that ever he had before:
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here was Light arising to him in his Darkness, Job 42. 10. And thus God does mix Light with his Peoples Darkness. As in the Ark there was Manna laid up with the Rod; so 'tis in God's Providences to his People:
Here was Light arising to him in his Darkness, Job 42. 10. And thus God does mix Light with his Peoples Darkness. As in the Ark there was Manna laid up with the Rod; so it's in God's Providences to his People:
Manna with the Rod. O the goodness of God! who would not serve this God? in the darkest Night that is, he keeps alive some sparks of Light in the Hearts of his People, which may suppress their Murmuring, and may minister matter of Thanksgiving. That's the first Inference. Inference 2.
Manna with the Rod. Oh the Goodness of God! who would not serve this God? in the Darkest Night that is, he keeps alive Some sparks of Light in the Hearts of his People, which may suppress their Murmuring, and may minister matter of Thanksgiving. That's the First Inference. Inference 2.
but God always comes off Conqueror, and sets up his Trophies. If there be either Justice in Heaven, or Fire in Hell, the Enemy shall not go unpunished.
but God always comes off Conqueror, and sets up his Trophies. If there be either justice in Heaven, or Fire in Hell, the Enemy shall not go unpunished.
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he was afterwards stricken with Phrency, and poisoned himself. Persecutors never thrive upon that bloody Trade. Inference 3. See here the Great Difference between the Wicked and the Godly; there's a vast Difference; The Godly in all their Darkness that befalls them, they have some Light arising to them;
he was afterwards stricken with Frenzy, and poisoned himself. Persecutors never thrive upon that bloody Trade. Inference 3. See Here the Great Difference between the Wicked and the Godly; there's a vast Difference; The Godly in all their Darkness that befalls them, they have Some Light arising to them;
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Conscience chides them, Scripture threatens them, (which is like the Hand-writing upon the Wall;) In Psal. 68. 21. God shall wound the Head of his Enemies,
Conscience chides them, Scripture threatens them, (which is like the Handwriting upon the Wall;) In Psalm 68. 21. God shall wound the Head of his Enemies,
God's Curse hangs over him, and that Curse it blasts wherever it comes. A wicked man, an impenitent hardned sinner, he goes every day in fear of Arresting; Death may Arrest him.
God's Curse hangs over him, and that Curse it blasts wherever it comes. A wicked man, an impenitent hardened sinner, he Goes every day in Fear of Arresting; Death may Arrest him.
What's this Red Wine in the Cup? 'Tis nothing else but the Fiery Wrath of God: that's the Red Wine; Wine burnt with his Wrath. And (the Text saies) this Cup is full of mixture, it's a mixed Cup the sinner must drink.
What's this Read Wine in the Cup? It's nothing Else but the Fiery Wrath of God: that's the Read Wine; Wine burned with his Wrath. And (the Text Says) this Cup is full of mixture, it's a mixed Cup the sinner must drink.
It was sad news brought to Saul (and no wonder when the Devil brought the news:) In the 1 Sam. 28. 19. saies Satan there in Samuel 's Mantle, to Saul, To morrow shalt thou be with me.
It was sad news brought to Saul (and no wonder when the devil brought the news:) In the 1 Sam. 28. 19. Says Satan there in Samuel is Mantle, to Saul, To morrow shalt thou be with me.
To day a sinner is among his Cups, he is Sporting with his Lusts: now he is in his Mirth: and perhaps to morrow he may be with the Devil and his Angels, where Saul is. Inference 4. The fourth Inference is this:
To day a sinner is among his Cups, he is Sporting with his Lustiest: now he is in his Mirth: and perhaps to morrow he may be with the devil and his Angels, where Saul is. Inference 4. The fourth Inference is this:
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Does God cause Light to spring up to the Upright in all their Darknes? Why then see from hence the difference between Earth and Heaven. Here in this World there's a Mixture of Darkness and Light: there's Clouds mixt with their Stars: Dark Providences as well as Light.
Does God cause Light to spring up to the Upright in all their Darkness? Why then see from hence the difference between Earth and Heaven. Here in this World there's a Mixture of Darkness and Light: there's Clouds mixed with their Stars: Dark Providences as well as Light.
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What were the World without Light, but a Dark Prison? Here's the Beauty of Heaven, 'tis an Inheritance in Light. Heaven it is a Diaphanum, or a bright-Body, all over embroidered with Light and Glory: There are no Eclipses there;
What were the World without Light, but a Dark Prison? Here's the Beauty of Heaven, it's an Inheritance in Light. Heaven it is a Diaphanum, or a bright-Body, all over embroidered with Light and Glory: There Are no Eclipses there;
There are no dark shadows to be seen, but all is Orient Brightness, Celestiall Glory. In Heaven, Christ, the Son of Righteousness, will alwayes be shining with his illustrious Beams:
There Are no dark shadows to be seen, but all is Orient Brightness, Celestial Glory. In Heaven, christ, the Son of Righteousness, will always be shining with his illustrious Beams:
or throw away our Anchor? Why should we despair? Why may we not hope that the Morning-Star of Deliverance and Mercy may yet appear unto this Island? Why (I say) should we despond,
or throw away our Anchor? Why should we despair? Why may we not hope that the Morning-Star of Deliverance and Mercy may yet appear unto this Island? Why (I say) should we despond,
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Yet, that we may not mourn without hope, let me tell you, there are some sparks of Light, that do seem to arise to us in the Dark. Unto the Upright there ariseth Light in the Darkness.
Yet, that we may not mourn without hope, let me tell you, there Are Some sparks of Light, that do seem to arise to us in the Dark. Unto the Upright there arises Light in the Darkness.
Were the Godly removed, (as 'tis the design of some to destroy them:) God would make Quick work with the Nation, he would soon break up House here, God would quickly sink the Ship of Church and State, if he had not some of his Elect in it.
Were the Godly removed, (as it's the Design of Some to destroy them:) God would make Quick work with the nation, he would soon break up House Here, God would quickly sink the Ship of Church and State, if he had not Some of his Elect in it.
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The Upright, they are the Excellent of the Earth, Psal. 16. 3. Others are but the Lumber, God knows bad Lumber: These are the Jewels. Mal. 3. 17. The Saints of God, they are the Chariots and Horsmen of Israel:
The Upright, they Are the Excellent of the Earth, Psalm 16. 3. Others Are but the Lumber, God knows bad Lumber: These Are the Jewels. Malachi 3. 17. The Saints of God, they Are the Chariots and Horsemen of Israel:
2. Another Spark of Light arising in Englands Darkness, is this, That yet God is pleased wonderfully to keep up in his People a Spirit of Prayer; They cry mightily:
2. another Spark of Light arising in Englands Darkness, is this, That yet God is pleased wonderfully to keep up in his People a Spirit of Prayer; They cry mightily:
Pray observe, when the Lord intends to pour out the Vial of his Indignation, and to bring wrath upon a People, he presently stops all the sluces of Prayer, no more Prayer to be made.
Pray observe, when the Lord intends to pour out the Vial of his Indignation, and to bring wrath upon a People, he presently stops all the sluices of Prayer, no more Prayer to be made.
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Prayer, when 'tis importunate, it staves off Wrath from a Land. In Exod. 32. 10. Saies God to Moses, Let me alone, that my Wrath may wax hot against them.
Prayer, when it's importunate, it staves off Wrath from a Land. In Exod 32. 10. Says God to Moses, Let me alone, that my Wrath may wax hight against them.
Mercy, it is God's Darling Attribute, that he loves most of all to magnifie: Mercy pleaseth him, Micah 7. 18. Though We don't please God, yet Mercy pleases him.
Mercy, it is God's Darling Attribute, that he loves most of all to magnify: Mercy Pleases him, micah 7. 18. Though We don't please God, yet Mercy Pleases him.
While God so delights in this Darling Attribute of Mercy, why should we despair? Why may not Mercy give the casting Voice for this Nation? In Isa. 63. 9. In his Love and in his Pity he Redeemed them.
While God so delights in this Darling Attribute of Mercy, why should we despair? Why may not Mercy give the casting Voice for this nation? In Isaiah 63. 9. In his Love and in his Pity he Redeemed them.
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God's Mercy, it can as well give Repentance to a Nation as Deliverance; Mercy can destroy the Sins of the Nation, and yet save the Nation. 'Tis a Healing Mercy:
God's Mercy, it can as well give Repentance to a nation as Deliverance; Mercy can destroy the Sins of the nation, and yet save the nation. It's a Healing Mercy:
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now what must we do, how must we carry our selves, till God makes Light to arise to us in our Darkness? till Mercy comes riding to England in the Chariot of Salvation? Answ.
now what must we do, how must we carry our selves, till God makes Light to arise to us in our Darkness? till Mercy comes riding to England in the Chariot of Salvation? Answer
First, Let us go in this time of Darkness into the Chambers of our Hearts, by serious Meditation, and Self-examination. Let us in the first place search our Evidences for Heaven, cast up our Accounts, see how the case stands between God and our Souls.
First, Let us go in this time of Darkness into the Chambers of our Hearts, by serious Meditation, and Self-examination. Let us in the First place search our Evidences for Heaven, cast up our Accounts, see how the case Stands between God and our Souls.
What Faith have we? are we hid by Faith in the bleeding Wounds of Christ? What Love to God have we? does Conscience witness that we not only serve him,
What Faith have we? Are we hid by Faith in the bleeding Wounds of christ? What Love to God have we? does Conscience witness that we not only serve him,
but love him? Our Heart and Flesh cry out for the Living God? Are we carried every day up to Heaven in a fiery Chariot of Love? Is it thus with us? O let us enter into these Chambers of our Hearts, set our House in order, our Souls: that's our great work now.
but love him? Our Heart and Flesh cry out for the Living God? are we carried every day up to Heaven in a fiery Chariot of Love? Is it thus with us? O let us enter into these Chambers of our Hearts, Set our House in order, our Souls: that's our great work now.
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God has promised Comfort to all his Mourners, Matth. 5. 4. God has promised that he will strengthen the infirm; Isa 40. 29. to them that have no might, he increases strength.
God has promised Comfort to all his Mourners, Matthew 5. 4. God has promised that he will strengthen the infirm; Isaiah 40. 29. to them that have no might, he increases strength.
God has promised a Crown of Glory to the Conqueror, Rev. 2. 10. He has given it under Hand and Seal, he will never leave us, nor forsake us. Heb. 13. 5. O my Brethren, here's our Wisdom:
God has promised a Crown of Glory to the Conqueror, Rev. 2. 10. He has given it under Hand and Seal, he will never leave us, nor forsake us. Hebrew 13. 5. Oh my Brothers, here's our Wisdom:
let us now patiently wait God's time, till he shall make a Light to arise in our Horizon: wait on God, till he turns our Darkness into the Light of the Morning. God can on a sudden, with a word of his Mouth, scatter and disperse the blackest Clouds that do appear;
let us now patiently wait God's time, till he shall make a Light to arise in our Horizon: wait on God, till he turns our Darkness into the Light of the Morning. God can on a sudden, with a word of his Mouth, scatter and disperse the Blackest Clouds that do appear;
God can create Light. God can strike a streight stroke with a crooked Instrument: He can bring Good out of Evil. God can deliver his People by means unthought of: nay, he can deliver them that very way that they think he will destroy them in.
God can create Light. God can strike a straight stroke with a crooked Instrument: He can bring Good out of Evil. God can deliver his People by means unthought of: nay, he can deliver them that very Way that they think he will destroy them in.
Who would ever have thought that God should have made a Caus• way for his People to have marched through on, in the midst of the Sea? that God should have made Heaven a Grainary, to drop down Manna for his People to feed on? O wait till Light spring up.
Who would ever have Thought that God should have made a Caus• Way for his People to have marched through on, in the midst of the Sea? that God should have made Heaven a Granary, to drop down Manna for his People to feed on? O wait till Light spring up.
