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Light in darkness, or, Deliverance proclaimed unto the church in the midst of all…
Light in darkness, or, Deliverance proclaimed unto the church in the midst of all her despondencies and discouragements in a sermon / preached by Thomas Watson.
London: printed for Hen. Bettenham, 1679
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.
In short; He is one that does act from a right Principle, and that is Faith: By a right Rule, and that is Scripture: To a right End, and that is, God's glory. Here's a man downright Upright.
2. The second thing in the Text is, There ariseth [Light] to the Upright. What's meant by Light here?
By Light metaphorically is meant Delight and Comfort, or Joy. That's here meant by Light. ⟨p. 8⟩Esther 8. 16. The Jews had Light, and Gladness, and Joy. Light when it springs in, doth much revive. Light is sweet. Joy is to the Heart, as Light is to the Eye, Exhilarating and Refreshing.
That's the second Word: There ariseth [Light] that is, Joy and Comfort.