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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.
Thus stood the case, Sennacherib with a mighty Host was ready to invade them, this puts them into a fright, in this distress God assures them by the mouth of the Prophet, That in returning and rest they should be saved, in quietness and confidence should be their strength. The meaning is, never perplex your selves with various counsels and projects to secure your selves under the wings of Egypt, or any other Protector, but with a composed, quiet, and calm temper of mind rest upon my power by faith, take my promises for your security, this shall be your salvation, and your strength, more effectual to your preservation, than Armies, Garrisons, or any creature defence in the World; one act of faith shall do you better service than Pharaoh and all his forces can do.
Thus stood the case, Sennacherib with a mighty Host was ready to invade them, this puts them into a fright, in this distress God assures them by the mouth of the Prophet, That in returning and rest they should be saved, in quietness and confidence should be their strength. The meaning is, never perplex your selves with various councels and projects to secure your selves under the wings of Egypt, or any other Protector, but with a composed, quiet, and calm temper of mind rest upon my power by faith, take my promises for your security, this shall be your salvation, and your strength, more effectual to your preservation, than Armies, Garisons, or any creature defence in the World; one act of faith shall do you better service than Pharaoh and all his forces can do.
But ye said no, q. d. we dare not trust to that, a good horse will do us more service at such a time than a good promise; Egypt is a better security in their eye than Heaven. This is the fruit of gross infidelity. And as wicked men do thus forsake God and cleave to the creature in time of trouble, so there is found a spice of this distrustfulness of God producing fear and trouble in the best men. It was in the Disciples themselves, Matth. 8. 26. Why are ye fearful O ye of little faith? A Storm had befallen them at Sea, danger began to threaten them, and presently you ⟨p. 13⟩