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As God appointeth judgements to be inflicted on his people, Doct. 5 ¹so he himself will see execution done.

As God appointeth iudgements to be inflicted on his people, Doct. 5 ¹so he himselfe will see execution done.

1. 1God is present at the execution of his indgements.

He stands by in this place, and directeth the Angel how far to proceed, and where to make an end. God would have Jacob humbled, and therefore he sent him to his uncle Laban: but withal he assureth him of good success, and for that purpose showeth him a ladder, whereupon the Angels of God went up and down, to signify, ¹that they should guide him forth, and bring him back in safety: but (for the present purpose) withal the Lord promiseth, ²that he would be with him, and keep him. So Psal. 34.15. it is set down as a great consolation unto the Saints, that the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.

He stands by in this place, and directeth the Angell how farre to proceed, and where to make an end. God would haue Iacob humbled, and therefore he sent him to his vncle Laban: but withall he assureth him of good successe, and for that purpose sheweth him a ladder, whereupon the Angels of God went vp and downe, to signifie, ¹