London's lamentation, or, A serious discourse concerning the late fiery dispensation that turned our…

The Heathen Historian could not but observe, that as soon as Alexander the Great, h•d summoned a Parliament before him of the world, he was summoned himself by death, to appear before God in the other world. Now as you see by these instances, that dangers are nearest the wicked, when they see them not, when they fear them not; So mercies are very near to the people of God, when they see them not, when they expect them not. The Israelites found it so in Asa his time; and in Jehoshaphat's time; ¹and in Pharaohs time, and in Hezekiahs time; and in Esthers time; and in the time of the Judges, as is evident throughout the Book of Judges. When there was but a handful of Meal in the Barrel, and a little Oil in the Cruse, supply was at hand. Her Barrel and Cruse had no bottom, who out of a little gave a little. In all the Ages of the world, God has made that word good, Isa. 41. 17. When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none; and their tongue saileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. Verse 18. I will open Rivers in high places, and Fountains in the midst of the Valleys: I will make the Wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. Chrysostom observes, That 'tis very delightful to the Mother to have her breasts drawn. Oh how much more then is it delightful to God, to have his breasts of mercy drawn! O Sirs, look as many times the Mothers breasts are drawn, and near the Child, though the Child sees them not: so Gods breasts of mercy are many times drawn, and near his people, and yet they see them not. Geographers write, that the City of Syracuse in Sicily, is so curiously situated, that the Sun is never out of sight. Certainly the mercies of God are never out of sight, though sometimes the people of God are so clouded and benighted, that they can't see their mercies, though ⟨p. 156⟩they are near them; yea, though they stand before them. But,

The Heathen H•storian could not but observe, that as soon as Alexander the Great, h•d summoned a Parliament before him of the world, he was summoned himself by death, to appear before God in the other world. Now as you see by these instances, that dangers are nearest the wicked, when they see them not, when they fear them not; So mercies are very near to the people of God, when they see them not, when they expect them not. The Israelites found it so in Asa his time; and in Jebasaphats time;