A32052:165
Saints memorials, or, Words fitly spoken, like apples of gold in pictures of silver…
Saints memorials, or, Words fitly spoken, like apples of gold in pictures of silver being a collection of divine sentences / written and delivered by those late reverend and eminent ministers of the gospel, Mr. Edmund Calamy, Mr. Joseph Caryl, Mr. Ralph Venning, Mr. James Janeway.
London : s.n., 1674
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
It is impossible to dive into the secrets of Almighty God; no man hath a key to his Closet, nor knows the length of his Patience: The old world had one hundred and ⟨p. 18⟩twenty years; Jerusalem's destruction forty years; Nineveh had but forty days; and Lot had but one nights warning for the destruction of Sodom.
It is impossible to dive into the secrets of Almighty God; no man hath a key to his Closet, nor knows the length of his Patience: The old world had one hundred and ⟨p. 18⟩twenty years; Ierusalem's destruction forty years; Nineveh had but forty days; and Lot had but one nights warning for the destruction of Sodom.
Some there are, and not a few, that abuse the Mercies bestowed upon them, that may justly be compared to Dung-hills, that the oftener they receive the Sun-shine of Blessings, the more apt they are to be corrupted.
Many there are that enjoy Health, Wealth, and Honour; yet attribute all to their good fortunes, and forget to thank that bountiful hand that bestows them.