A supplement to the several discourses upon various divine subjects

Observe 1. All judgments have their commissions from God, whom to touch, whom to overthrow. God doth not strike at random. The man in the linen garment was to bridle the Chaldeans, & direct their Swords to the right objects. God overpowers the natural inclinations of all his creatures, whom he appoints executioners. God hath a hook in the nostrils of Leviathan; nothing can be done without the leave of providence; man forms the weapons, God gives the edge, and directs the stroke.

Observe 1. All judgments have their commissions from God, whom to touch, whom to overthrow. God doth not strike at random. The man in the linnen garment was to bridle the Chaldeans, & direct their Swords to the right objects. God overpowers the natural inclinations of all his creatures, whom he appoints executioners. God hath a hook in the nostrils of Leviathan; nothing can be done without the leave of providence; man forms the weapons, God gives the edge, and directs the stroak.

2. In the highest fury and vengeance God hath reserves of mercy for his own people. Angels are appointed to be preservers of his children in the midst of the destroying of a people. Invisible Angels are joined with visible enemies, to conduct and govern their motions according to the Command of their great General. God's Judgments are dispensed with greater kindness to his People, than desires to take vengeance upon his Enemies. He hath a heart of Mercy as well as a hand of Justice.

2. In the highest fury and vengeance God hath reserves of mercy for his own people. Angels are appointed to be preservers of his children in the midst of the destroying of a people. Invisible Angels are joyned with visible enemies, to conduct and govern their motions according to the Command of their great General. God's Judgments are dispensed with greater kindness to his People, than desires to take vengeance upon his Enemies. He hath a heart of Mercy as well as a hand of Justice.