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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
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.
SECT. III.
Let us view the power of God in its relation to the promises, for so it becomes our Sanctuary in the day of trouble; if the Power of God be the Chamber, 'tis the Promise of God which is that Golden 'Key that opens it. And if we well consult the Scriptures in this matter, we shall find the Almighty power of God made over to his people by promise, for many excellent ends and uses in the day of their trouble. As,
LEt us view the power of God in its relation to the promises, for so it becomes our Sanctuary in the day of trouble; if the Power of God be the Chamber, 'tis the Promise of God which is that Golden 'Key that opens it. And if we well consult the Scriptures in this matter, we shall find the Almighty power of God made over to his people by promise, for many excellent ends and uses in the day of their trouble. As,
1. To uphold and support them, when their own strength fails, Isa. 41. 10. Fear thou 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. And which of the Saints have not sensibly felt these everlasting arms, underneath their spirits, when afflictions have pressed them above their own strength? So runs the promise to Paul in 2 Cor. 12. 9. My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness; i. e. It is made known in thy weakness. Our weakness adds nothing to Gods power, it doth not make his power perfect, but it hath the better advantage of its discovery, and puts forth it self more signally and conspicuously in our weakness; as the stars which never shine so gloriously, as in the darkest night.