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The silent soul, with sovereign antidotes against the most miserable exigentsThe silent soul, with soveraign antidotes against the most miserable exigents
The silent soul, with sovereign antidotes against the most miserable exigents: or, A Christian with an olive-leaf in his mouth, when he is under the greatest afflictions, the sharpest and sorest trials and troubles, the saddest and darkest providences and changes, with answers to divers questions and objections that are of greatest importance, all tending to win and work souls to be still, quiet, calm and silent under all changes that have, or may pass upon them in this world, &c. / By Thomas Brooks preacher of the Word at Margarets New Fish-street London, and pastor of the Church of Christ meeting there.The silent soul, with soveraign antidotes against the most miserable exigents: or, A Christian with an olive-leaf in his mouth, when he is under the greatest afflictions, the sharpest and sorest trials and troubles, the saddest and darkest providences and changes, with answers to divers questions and objections that are of greatest importance, all tending to win and work souls to bee still, quiet, calm and silent under all changes that have, or may pass upon them in this world, &c. / By Thomas Brooks preacher of the Word at Margarets New Fish-street London, and pastor of the Church of Christ meeting there.
London: printed by R.I. for John Hancock, 1660
THE MUTE CHRISTIAN Under the SMARTING ROD. › Objections › Objection 2
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Seventhly, Thou hast no cause to murmur, because of the loss of such near and dear enjoyments, considering those more noble and spiritual mercies and favours that thou still enjoyest; grant that Joseph is not, and Benjamin is not, yet1 Jesus is, he is yesterday and to day and the same for ever; thy union and communion with Christ remains2 still▪ the immortal seed abides in thee still, the Sun of Righteousness shines upon thee still, thou art in favour with God still, and thou art under the anointings of the Spirit ⟨p. 202⟩still, and under the influences of Heaven still, &c. and why then shouldest thou mutter; and not rather hold thy peace? I have read3 of one Dydimus a godly Preacher▪ who was blind, Alexander a godly man once asked him whether he was not sore troubled and afflicted for want of his sight? Oh yes I said Dydimus, it is a great affliction and grief unto me, then Alexander chid him, saying, hath God given you the excellency of an Angel, of an Apostle, and are you troubled for that which Rats, and Mice, and brute beasts have? So say I, Ah4 Christians! hath God blessed you with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places? hath the Lord given you himself for a portion? hath he given you his Son for your redemption, and his Spirit for your instruction? and will you murmur? hath he given his grace to adorn you? his promises to comfort you, his ordinances to better you, and the hopes of Heaven to encourage you? and will you mutter? ⟨p. 203⟩Paulinus Nolanus, when his City was taken from him, prayed thus, Lord (said he) let me not be troubled at the loss of my gold, silver, honour, &c. for thou art all, and much more than all these unto me; in the want of all your sweetest enjoyments, Christ will be all in all unto you: my Jewels are my husband, said Phocion's wife,5