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v. 2. Thirdly, by the evidence of their own consciences, ⟨p. 80⟩Do not the workers of iniquity know, &c?

v. 2. Thirdly, by the euidence of their own consciences, ⟨p. 80⟩Do not the workers of iniquity know, &c?

Now in these words the holy Ghost showeth what will be the end and issue of such ungodly courses, and what judgement will fall upon such irreligious and cruel persons; describing it 1. ¹First, by the manner of it [There they shall be taken with fear] that is, in the mids of their sinful practises, horrible terrors shall take hold of them, so that they shall be full of trembling and amazement. 2. Secondly, by the principal causes for which this judgement is sent, which are two. 1. One in respect of God, viz. his favour and love unto his people, which he manifesteth by being in the congregation of the righteous: that is, among all righteous persons; and that not with an idle presence, but standing with them and for them, to uphold, direct, and comfort them according to their need, and to confound all such as lift up their heads against them. 2. Another cause is in regard of the enemies of God and of his people, to wit, their malice and sinfulness: against which the holy Ghost inveigheth by way of insultation, You have made a mock, &c. q.d. You shall assuredly be met withal; ²and will you know why? You have made a mock of the counsel of the poor: that is, at their resolute purpose to seek God, ⟨p. 81⟩and their constant endeavours to depend upon him, as the words following seem to imply. Because the Lord is his trust. q.d. You are so far from taking good ways, and resting upon the providence and goodness of God your selves, that you disgrace & despite those that will do so; and therefore without doubt, woe and and misery shall overtake and overwhelm you, when you little imagine any such matter.