Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

Name: Seven sermons on several select subjects preached
Author: Thomas Watson

Seven sermons on several select subjects preached by Mr. Tho. Watson ...

Thomas Watson d. 1686London : s.n., 1689

[8], 190 p. · 32k words · Wing W1144 · ESTC R38959

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Sermon 6

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That a morning light doth arise in the righteous, in all their darkness.

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To the upright there ariseth light in darkness, Psal. 18.28. The Lord will light my Candle; as if David had said, My comforts at present they seem to be blown out, and I am in the dark; but the Lord will light my Candle, and will cause light to arise. There is a twofold light that God causes ⟨p. 134⟩to arise in his people in the dark.

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First, An outward light.

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Secondly, An inward light.

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First, An outward light shines, that is, God doth oftentimes cause the light of prosperity to arise upon his people; that is, a light in darkness. When God causes peace and prosperity in the Tabernacles of the righteous, here is light riseth in darkness,

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