God acknowledged, or, The true interest of the nation and all that fear God…

Moreover, Remarkable is the passage of his causing a Raven to feed Elisha when distressed.

He hath also Power over, and ruleth and disposeth of all Inanimate Creatures, the Winds and Sea obey him, and are at his Command; he can make the Sun stand still, or go back, if he please; ⟨p. 27⟩'tis He that makes the Grass to grow, the Sun to shine, and the Rain to fall; 'tis He that gives Rain and fruitful Seasons, and who sometimes smites, and brings a Blast and Mildew upon the Fruits the Earth; therefore all ought to acknowledge him.

He hath also Power over, and ruleth and disposeth of all Inanimate Creatures, the Winds and Sea obey him, and are at his Command; he can make the Sun stand still, or go back, if he please; ⟨p. 27⟩'tis He that makes the Grass to grow, the Sun to shine, and the Rain to fall; 'tis He that gives Rain and fruitful Seasons, and who sometimes sinites, and brings a Blast and Mildew upon the Fruits the Earth; therefore all ought to acknowledge him.

Fifthly, We ought to acknowledge God, because, as all Judgments¹ and Plagues are from him, so he can at his Pleasure remove them. I Form the Light, and create Darkness; I make Peace, and create Evil; I the Lord do all these things, Isa. 45. 7. and if he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble; and when he hideth his face, who can behold him, whether it be done against a Nation, or against a Man only,