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The pastors farewell, and wish of welfare to his people, or, A valedictory sermonThe pastors farevvell, and vvish of vvelfare to his people, or, A valedictory sermon
The pastors farewell, and wish of welfare to his people, or, A valedictory sermon by George Swinnock ...The pastors farevvell, and vvish of vvelfare to his people, or, A valedictory sermon by George Swinnock ...
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1662
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2. The efficacy of his Providence, to show himself strong; God fights with his eyes as well as his hands, he doth not only see the peoples dangers, but save them from it. When the Philosopher in a starry night was in danger of shipwreck, he cried out, Surely I shall not perish, there are so many eyes of providence over me. King Philip said, he could sleep safely because his friend Antipater watched for him. God watcheth and wardeth for his people always.
2. The efficacy of his Providence, to shew himself strong; God fights with his eyes as well as his hands, he doth not only see the peoples dangers, but save them from it. When the Philosopher in a starry night was in danger of shipwrack, he cried out, Surely I shall not perish, there are so many eyes of providence over me. King Philip said, he could sleep safely because his friend Antipater watched for him. God watcheth and wardeth for his people always.
If God forsake a people every enemy and evil will quickly find them. They are bread for us, for their defence is departed from them, Numb. 14.9. The out-lying Deer are shot while they within the pale are safe. The Romans in their wars used to call out their Tutelar gods of those Cities they besieged, as judging them invincible while they remained there, but easily won if they departed. When God left the Israelites, though but for a little while, the Holy Ghost said they were naked, Ex. 32.25. how naked? not for want of raiment or weapons of war,1 but for want of Gods presence and protection, saith Junius.
If God forsake a people every enemy and evil will quickly finde them. They are bread for us, for their defence is departed from them, Numb. 14.9. The out-lying Deer are shot while they within the pale are safe. The Romans in their wars used to call out their Tutelar gods of those Cities they besieged, as judging them invinsible while they remained there, but easily won if they departed. When God left the Israelites, though but for a little while, the Holy Ghost said they were naked, Ex. 32.25. how naked? not for want of rayment or weapons of war,