Remains of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection…Remaines of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Joseph Alleine being a collection…

Secondly, In the powerful success of the Gospel. True it is, and sadly to be bewailed, the Gospel hath not had so desired an efficacy: but however, we must not forget Gods signal and singular mercy to this place, in that he hath brought so many to the profession of his Gospel. Oh, how many Parishes are there where professors are so thin, that they are for signs and wonders, to be pointed at? Oh bless the Lord that he hath cast your lines in that place, where there are so many to strengthen your hands. How doth David bemoan himself in the want of this mercy, that he dwelt in the tents of Kedar! you might have lived out in those places and Parishes where you might have had none to help you.

Thirdly, In the peace and unity of its professors. Here in God hath been singular in his mercy. This is a mercy not slightly to be valued. Do but look abroad into other Cities and Towns, and see what work there hath been ⟨p. 145⟩by the breaches that have been made one upon another. Oh, do but consider the mischief of strife and contention, and you will be raised to praise, Jam. 3. 16. Where envying and strife is, there is every evil work. Oh bless the Lord that the hearts of believers have been made one in this place, Psal. 133. 1. How good and beautiful is it to see Brethren dwell together in unity? bless the Lord you his people, because the Lord hath blessed his people with peace.

Thirdly, In the peace and unity of its professors. Here in God hath been singular in his mercy. This is a mercy not slightly to be valued. Do but look abroad into other Cities and Towns, and see what work there hath been ⟨p. 145⟩by the breaches that have been made one upon another. Oh, do but consider the mischief of strife and contention, and you will be raised to praise,