A26344:128
God's anger
God's anger ; and, Man's comfort two sermons / preached and published by Tho. Adams.
London: printed by Tho. Maxey for Samuel Man, 1652
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When had Elijah more excellent provision then when his breakfast was brought him in the morning, and his supper in the evening, by a raven? The messenger was homely, but the diet was heavenly. It came from the table of that great King, whose hospitality feeds, not only men; but even the fouls of the air, the beasts upon earth, and the fishes in the sea. The Prophets lodging was but a Field-bed, yet even then and there, the Lyons were a guard about him, the tutelar Angels did round him, and the Divine providence preserved him.
When had Elias more excellent provision then when his breakfast was brought him in the morning, and his supper in the evening, by a raven? The messenger was homely, but the dyet was heavenly. It came from the table of that great King, whose hospitality feeds, not only men; but even the fouls of the air, the beasts upon earth, and the fishes in the sea. The Prophets lodging was but a Field-bed, yet even then and there, the Lyons were a guard about him, the tutelar Angels did round him, and the Divine providence preserved him.
If we be destitute of other lodging, and be driven to the common earth, yet we have a house ⟨p. 78⟩over our heads, not made with hands, but an eternal mansion in the heavens. There is also a canopy for us, a roof arched over with the two Poles, and set with innumerable glistering stars. Yea; there is an omnipotent love that protects us; a material heaven encompassing us, and a spiritual heaven within us, the peace of a good conscience, assuring us, of our eternal salvation through Christ Jesus. This is a softer lodging then the cabins of merchants, or the Hammocks of sea-farers; yea then the most curious beds that the harbingers can provide for Princes. O how sweetly doth the Christian rest, when he hears that voice from the Oracle of goodness; My grace is sufficient for thee, My comforts shall delight thy soul.
If we be destitute of other lodging, and be driven to the common earth, yet we have a house ⟨p. 78⟩