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Seven sermons on several select subjects preached
Seven sermons on several select subjects preached by Mr. Tho. Watson ...
London : s.n., 1689
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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, Job 29.3. When his Candle shineth upon my head; the Candle, that is, the Candle of prosperity; a Lamp, that is, outward blessings. God hath on a sudden altered the Scene of Providence; and on a sudden turned the shadows of death into the light of the morning.
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, Iob 29.3. When his Candle shineth upon my head; the Candle, that is, the Candle of prosperity; a Lamp, that is, outward blessings. God hath on a sudden altered the Scene of Providence; and on a sudden turned the shadows of death into the light of the morning.
Secondly, When Gods people are in the dark, God causes sometimes an inward light to arise in them.
First, The light of grace; he makes that shine. In the midst of darkness, a spark of faith in the Soul, it is a spark of light. When the Tree hath no blossoms or leaves to be seen, as in ⟨p. 135⟩Autumn; yet there may be sap in the root of the Vine.