Two sermons, of Jonahs punishmentTwo sermons, of Ionahs punishment

David was young, and after was old, yet in all his days he never saw the righteous forsaken. Sometimes he scourgeth his children, but like a loving Father he layeth no more upon them then they are able to bear, for he afflicteth them for his own justice, because they are sinners: for his wisdom, to exercise their faith: for his mercy, to cause them to repent: but this is the end of all, he helpeth them in their distresses, he revengeth himself upon his enemies, and giveth to his people rest and quietness. O that we would therefore praise the Lord, and forget not all other his singular benefits: O that we would confess, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Dauid was young, and after was old, yet in all his daies he neuer saw the righteous forsaken. Sometimes he scourgeth his children, but like a louing Father hee layeth no more vpon them then they are able to beare, for hee afflicteth them for his owne iustice, because they are sinners: for his wisedome, to exercise their faith: for his mercie, to cause them to repent: but this is the end of all, hee helpeth them in their distresses, hee reuengeth himselfe vpon his enemies, and giueth to his people rest and quietnesse. O that we would therefore prayse the Lord, and forget not all other his singular benefites: O that wee woulde confesse, that his mercy endureth for euer.

The third thing to note in his promises, is his bountiful kindness, in requiring so small a thing, with so great and liberal blessings: and bindeth himself by obligation (as it were) that as sure as we perform the one, so he will not fail to accomplish the other.

The third thing to note in his promises, is his bountifull kindnesse, in requiring so small a thing, with so great and liberall blessings: and bindeth himselfe by obligation (as it were) that as sure as we performe the one, so hee will notfaile to accomplish the other.