Two sermons, of Jonahs punishmentTwo sermons, of Ionahs punishment

The second circumstance to be considered in this point, is to whom we must seek for these things. Our direction ¹is made unto God, For every good and perfect gift is from above, descending from the father of lights. And as for many causes we are to seek God, and to God alone, so especially for these four.

The second circumstance to be considered in this point, is to whom we must seeke for these thinges. Our direction ¹is made vnto God, For euery good and perfect gift is from aboue, descending from the father of lights. And as for many causes wee are to seeke God, and to God alone, so especially for these foure.

1. 1Jam. 1. 27Iam. 1. 27

First, because we have nothing of our selves, nor of any other creature, but whatsoever we have, we have it of God: for what hast thou that thou hast not received? in him we live, we move, and have our being. Art thou wise in thine own conceit? O remember, that the wisdom of the world is foolishness with God. O consider that the natural man understandeth not the things of God. ¹These things are hid from the wise and prudent, and are revealed to babes and sucklings. Alas, what were man if he were once left to himself? A map of misery, and a sink of calamity. Alas, how were he able to resist the fiery darts of the adversary, who continually goeth about like a roaring Lion, seeking whom he may devour? Here ye may note first his malice, for he daily accuseth us before the chief Judge of the Kings bench: when he cannot prevail in this court, but seeth his bills of accusation repelled, then he removeth the matter to the court of our own consciences,