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Gods providence extendeth to all his creatures,¹ its like the Sun, of universal influence, but in a special manner its operative for the safety of his Saints. He is the Saviour of all men (that is in respect of preservation, or temporary salvation) but especially of them that believe, 1 Tim. 4. Godly men are compared to wheat, wicked men to chaff: Good Husbands will not spoil their chaff, but they are specially careful of their good corn. When a fire breaketh out, God may leave sinners, as lumber to be consumed, but he will be sure that his Saints, which are his jewels, shall be saved. The Church is Gods house, and therefore that shall be well guarded, whatsoever be neglected: The eyes of the Lord run too and fro through the whole earth, to show himself strong on the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him, 2 Chron. 16.9.

Gods providence extendeth to all his creatures,¹ its like the Sun, of universal influence, but in a special manner its operative for the safety of his Saints. He is the Saviour of all men (that is in respect of preservation, or temporary salvation) but especially of them that beleeve, 1 Tim. 4. Godly men are compared to wheat, wicked men to chaff: Good Husbands will not spoil their chaff, but they are specially careful of their good corn. When a fire breaketh out, God may leave sinners, as lumber to be consumed, but he will be sure that his Saints, which are his jewels, shall be saved. The Church is Gods house, and therefore that shall be well guarded, whatsoever be neglected: The eyes of the Lord run too and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong on the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him, 2 Chron. 16.9.

1. 1Deus fic curat universos quasi singulos, sics s• ▪ gulos quasi solos. Aug.