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but when they wax fierce against the Church, then he ariseth like a mighty Giant, and raiseth his forces, even such plagues as the world rings of, as those ten plagues of Egypt witness; and all this ariseth from his tenderness over them, because their afflictions may do them more harm then they can do him, as long as the Church keeps any good terms with him, no man is more tender of his Spouse, no father of his child, then God is of his Church.

but when they wax fierce against the Church, then he ariseth like a mighty Gyant, and raiseth his forces, even such plagues as the world rings of, as those ten plagues of Egypt witnesse; and all this ariseth from his tenderness over them, because their afflictions may doe them more harm then they can doe him, as long as the Church keeps any good termes with him, no man is more tender of his Spouse, no father of his child, then God is of his Church.

Reas. 2. From the delight God takes in the sincerity of his service; 1 Cor. 16.14. Let all things be done in love, what is done in love is an hearty sincere service; and if love be wanting, a man either performs no service, or else it's not done in truth, God that is a God of truth is most impatient of such overly, and ha•ting performances, Psal. 51.12. God requires truth in the inward parts, whether in duties of service to himself, or man, 1 Pet. 1.21.

Reas. 2. From the delight God takes in the sincerity of his service; 1 Cor. 16.14. Let all things be done in love, what is done in love is an hearty sincere service; and if love be wanting, a man either performes no service, or else it's not done in truth, God that is a God of truth is most impatient of such overly, and hating performances,