A treatise of divine providence I. In general, II. In particular, as relating to…

1. Is it well with them who are tortured by their own lusts? What peace can worldly things bestow upon a Soul filled with impurity? in 2 Cor. 7.1. Sin is called filthiness, can it be well with them that have nasty Souls? Is it well with them who are racked by pride, stung with cares, gnawn with envy, distracted by unsatiable desires, and torn in pieces by their own fears? Can it be well with such who have a multitude of vipers in their breasts, sticking ⟨p. 92⟩all their stings into them, though the Sun shine, and the shadows drop upon them? You are Spectators of their felicity, but do you understand their inward gripes? Pro. 14.13. even in laughter the heart is sorrowful. Can silken Curtains or purple Clothes confer a happiness upon those who have a mortal plague-sore poisoning their bodies, and are ready to expire? Sin is their plague, whatever is their happiness.^* Their insolent lusts are a far greater misery then the possession of all the Kingdoms in the World can be a happiness.

1. Is it well with them who are tortured by their own lusts? What peace can worldly things bestow upon a Soul filled with impurity? in 2 Cor. 7.1. Sin is called filthiness, can it be well with them that have nasty Souls? Is it well with them who are rackt by pride, stung with cares, gnawn with envy, distracted by unsatiable desires, and torn in pieces by their own fears? Can it be well with such who have a multitude of vipers in their breasts, sticking ⟨p. 92⟩all their stings into them, though the Sun shine, and the shadows drop upon them? You are Spectators of their felicity, but do you understand their inward gripes? Pro. 14.13. even in laughter the heart is sorrowful. Can silken Curtains or purple Clothes confer a happiness upon those who have a mortal plague-sore poysoning their bodies, and are ready to expire? Sin is their plague, whatever is their happiness.