Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

The second thing in the Text is, There ariseth light to the upright man: by ⟨p. 130⟩light is here meant metaphorically, viz. for comfort or joy, Esth. 8.16. The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy; but by light is meant gladness. The light, when it doth spring▪ it doth very much relieve. Joy is to the heart, as light is to the eye, very exhilarating and refreshing.

Thirdly, Light ariseth in darkness: By darkness is meant trouble; any thing that doth disquiet either the body or the mind. Trouble is darkness, Isa. 8.22. Look unto the earth, and behold trouble and darkness, Psa. 107.10. Such as sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death. As darkness is very disconsolate and affrighting; so trouble, where it comes, it makes every thing look like the terrors of the night.

Thirdly, Light ariseth in darkness: By darkness is meant trouble; any thing that doth disquiet either the body or the mind. Trouble is darkness, Isa. 8.22. Look unto the earth, and behold trouble and darkness, Psa. 107.10. Such as sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death. As darkness is very disconsolate and affrighting; so trouble, where it comes, it makes every thing look like the terrours of the night.