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 2

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[ Earlier:85–100 of 402

:85p. 27

First, The Rod when it is ascribed unto God, which he uses towards his Enemies, Psal. 12.9. Thou shalt break them with a Rod of Iron: This Rod of God upon his Enemies doth comfort the godly, Psal. 58.10. The righteous shall rejoice when they see the vengeance; Gods destroying Rod upon sinners, it is matter of rejoicing and comfort unto the godly. We read of Deborah's song, her triumphant song, and the Jews Festival before the destruction of Haman, Esther 9.22. The Rod of God upon the wicked comforts the godly.

First, The Rod when it is ascribed unto God, which he uses towards his Enemies, Psal. 12.9. Thou shalt break them with a Rod of Iron: This Rod of God upon his Enemies doth comfort the godly, Psal. 58.10. The righteous shall rejoyce when they see the vengeance; Gods destroying Rod upon sinners, it is matter of rejoycing and comfort unto the godly. We read of Deborah's song, her triumphant song, and the Jews Festival before the destruction of Haman, Esther 9.22. The Rod of God upon the wicked comforts the godly.

:86p. 27

Quest. But some may say, How far may the godly be comforted in the destruction of wicked men? how far may they rejoice?

Quest. But some may say, How far may the godly be comforted in the destruction of wicked men? how far may they rejoyce?

:87p. 27–28

Answ. The godly may be comforted in the destruction of wicked men, so ⟨p. 28⟩

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