A01974:1089
Gods three arrows plague, famine, sword, in three treatises. I. A plaster for the…Gods three arrovves plague, famine, svvord, in three treatises. I. A plaister for the…
Gods three arrows plague, famine, sword, in three treatises. I. A plaster for the plague. II. Dearths death. III. The Churches conquest over the sword. By William Gouge Doctor in Divinity, and preacher of Gods Word in Black-Friars, London.Gods three arrovves plague, famine, svvord, in three treatises. I. A plaister for the plague. II. Dearths death. III. The Churches conquest over the sword. By William Gouge Doctor in Divinity, and preacher of Gods Word in Black-Friers, London.
London: printed by George Miller for Edward Brewster, 1631
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
I. *Prayer must be added to other preparations. When aJacob heard that his brother Esau was coming against him with 400 men, he took the best order that he could either by presents to pacify his brother, or, if some of his company were slain, yet to make an escape with others: but withal he prayeth to God for protection, yea in prayer he wrestled till he prevailed. bJephthah leads out against the Ammonites a well furnished army: yet voweth a vow unto the Lord. Now a vow is an evidence of earnest prayer. Though his particular vow be not to be justified, yet his ⟨p. 231⟩manner of going to war is commendable. Samuel doth,c as Moses here, he gathereth Israel together to fight against the Philistines, and promiseth to pray for them. The dnumber of worthies, and the emultitude of valiant Soldiers that David had, bear witness to his prudence in preparing external means: and his many fprayers recorded in the Psalms, give evidence of his piety in seeking help of God. gVery much is spoken of Jehoshaphat's great preparations: yet when he heard of the approach of enemies, by fasting and prayer he sought help of God. So many other faithful Saints. After that the Apostle had exhorted Christians to be strong in the Lord, and to put on the whole armour of God, wherewith he showeth how a Christian may be armed from top to toe, he addeth this exhortation, hPray always with all prayer, &c.