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Two treatises the first of fear, from Isa. 8, v. 12, 13, and part…
Two treatises the first of fear, from Isa. 8, v. 12, 13, and part of the 14 : the second, The righteous man's refuge in the evil day, from Isaiah 26, verse 20 / by John Flavell.
London: printed by H.H. for Robert Boulter, 1682
A PRACTICAL TREATISE OF Fear, &c. › Chapter 5 › Section 1 › Subsection 6: 6. Effect.
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.
2. And yet I could wish this were the worst of it, and that our Fears destroyed no better comforts than the natural comforts of this life; but alas, they also destroy our spiritual comforts which we might have from Gods promises, and our own and others experiences, which are incomparably the sweetest pleasures men have in this World: But as no creature comfort is pleasant, so no promise relishes like it self to him that lives in this bondage of Fear; when the terrors of death are great, the consolations of the Almighty are small.
In the written word are found all sorts of refreshing ⟨p. 61⟩strengthening, and heart-reviving promises, prepared by the wisdom and care of God for our relief in the days of darkness and trouble; promises of support under the heaviest burdens and pressures, Isai. 41. 10. Fear not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. A promise able to make the most timorous and trembling soul to shout with the joy of men in harvest, or as they that divide the spoil.
There are found the encouraging promises of defence and protection, Isa. 27. 2, 3. and Isa. 33. 2. promises that lead us into the Almighty power of God, and put us under the wings of his care in time of danger.