God's call to England, for thankfulness after gracious deliverances

—Tua res agitur paries cum proximus ardet. Thou art greatly concerned when thy Neighbours house is in flames. The Cup passes from one to another.

7. To conclude, Although we may have an escape from final Ruin, and glorious Times may succeed our unhappy ⟨p. 158⟩days, may we not justly fear, that our Mercies may be ushered in with a great deal of Misery, and that a black Storm will precede our glorious Sunshine? The approaches of Mercies may be attended with amazing Terror. Great distresses may justly be expected, before our great Deliverance.

7. To conclude, Although we may have an escape from final Ruine, and glorious Times may succeed our unhappy ⟨p. 158⟩days, may we not justly fear, that our Mercies may be ushered in with a great deal of Misery, and that a black Storm will precede our glorious Sunshine? The approaches of Mercies may be attended with amazing Terrour. Great distresses may justly be expected, before our great Deliverance.

The shorter the time of enemies reigning is, the greater will be their rage. A Cloud ushered in the presence of God to the Tabernacle; Christs coming to redeem his people, appears in a cloud. The darkest hour is a little before the dawning of the glorious day. The sorest conflicts Israel had, was on their entrance into their blessed and promised Canaan. Mercies of greatest excellencies, have proportioned difficulties. Josephs pearled Crown, & Chains of honour, had answerable links of trouble. We have just cause from Gods promises to expect some glorious days, but certainly a gloomy day will be first. The earth will be shaken when Babylon shall fall. Before we can be happy, the filth of England must be washed away with the spirit of judgment and burning. We may be dealt with as is spoken of the Jews,