A65313:89
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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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?
Answ. The godly may be comforted in the destruction of wicked men, so ⟨p. 28⟩far as now there is a stop put to their sins, and they cannot live any longer to dishonour God.
Secondly, Gods destroying Rod upon the wicked, it is a matter of comfort to the godly, as hereby Gods Justice is declared to all the world. Why did God smite Pharaoh? for his Pride and Tyranny. The Saints rejoice and triumph to see Gods Justice executed upon his Enemies, Exod. 15. v. 1. They are comforted to see Gods Justice in punishing the wicked of the world.
Secondly, Gods destroying Rod upon the wicked, it is a matter of comfort to the godly, as hereby Gods Justice is declared to all the world. Why did God smite Pharaoh? for his Pride and Tyranny. The Saints rejoyce and triumph to see Gods Justice executed upon his Enemies, Exod. 15. v. 1. They are comforted to see Gods Justice in punishing the wicked of the world.