4. The end of all this, is, for fear in the night; There are no nights to Christ himself, and so no fear; yea, Solomon the type, having such a peaceable kingdom, it's not like he had much fear; but the fear is in respect of believers, who are admitted to Christ's company and fellowship: For preventing their fears, he hath settled all firmly, as if guards were set for their security. Hence we gather, that the believer is supposed to be in the bed with him, otherwise there is no use of this guard; and his bed here is a piece of work that is framed not only for himself, but also for the Daughters of Jerusalem, as the following Chariot is. By night here is understood believers darkness and lightless conditions (to speak so) wherein fears, doubts, challenges, &c. are most ready to assault, as affrightments use to befall men in the night. These words, because of fear in the night, hold forth the use that our Solomon hath of that guard, to wit, for quieting his poor people, against the doubtings, difficulties, discouragements, &c. and such-like, whereto believers are so subject in their drooping, night-conditions; though when light shines, they are little troubled. These words show, 1. That Christ's Bride admitted to fellowship with him, may have her black and dark nights. 2. That believers, who have thought themselves above doubtings and fears, when things went well with them; yet in nights of temptation, darkness and trial they may be overtaken with, many sad fears; It's not always day with them, and when it's night with them, they are apt to fear. 3. That believers in their nights, and under their fears, have good security and an excellent guard; yea, their safety and defence is as good then, as when there is no night nor fear; how dark soever their night be, Christ's guard will sufficiently preserve them. 4. Christ is tender even of believers fears, and hath provided so well for their peace, as he hath appointed means not only to prevent their hurt, but also to prevent their fears: For, because of fear hath he appointed this guard. 5. There is no King or Monarch so well attended and guarded, or who may sleep so secure and sound as a believer: His guard is still at their post, and they are valiant ⟨p. 181⟩men, that cannot fail; for, 1. He is at peace with God;
4. The end of all this, is, for fear in the night; There are no nights to Christ himself, and so no fear; yea, Solomon the type, having such a peaceable kingdom, it's not like he had much fear; but the fear is in respect of believers, who are admitted to Christ's company and fellowship: For preventing their fears, he hath settled all firmly, as if guards were set for their security. Hence we gather, that the believer is supposed to be in the bed with him, otherwise there is no use of this guard; and his bed here is a piece of work that is framed not only for himself, but also for the Daughters of Ierusalem, as the following Chariot is. By night here is understood believers darknesse and lightlesse conditions (to speak so) wherein fears, doubts, challenges, &c. are most ready to assault, as afrightments use to befall men in the night. These words, because of fear in the night, hold forth the use that our Solomon hath of that guard, to wit, for quieting his poor people, against the doubtings, difficulties, discouragements, &c. and such-like, whereto believers are so subject in their drooping, night-conditions; though when light shines, they are little troubled. These words shew, 1. That Christ's Bride admitted to fellowship with him, may have her black and dark nights. 2. That believers, who have thought themselves above doubtings and fears, when things went well with them; yet in nights of temptation, darknesse and tryal they may be overtaken with, many sad fears; It's not alwayes day with them, and when it's night with them, they are apt to fear. 3. That believers in their nights, and under their fears, have good security and an excellent guard; yea, their safety and defence is as good then, as when there is no night nor fear; how dark soever their night be, Christ's guard will sufficiently preserve them. 4. Christ is tender even of believers fears, and hath provided so well for their peace, as he hath appointed means not only to prevent their hurt, but also to prevent their fears: For, because of fear hath he appointed this guard. 5. There is no King or Monarch so well attended and guarded, or who may sleep so secure and sound as a believer: His guard is still at their post, and they are valiant ⟨p. 181⟩men, that cannot fail; for, 1. He is at peace with God;
