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A discourse of divine providence I. In general
A discourse of divine providence I. In general: that there is a providence exercised by God in the world. II. In particular: how all Gods providences in the world, are in order to the good of his people. By the late learned divine Stephen Charnock, B.D. sometime fellow of New-College in Oxon.A discourse of divine providence I. In general: that there is a providence exercised by God in the world. II. In particular: how all Gods providences in the world, are in order to the good of his people. By the late learned divine Stephen Charnock, B.D. sometime fellow of New-Colledg in Oxon.
London: printed by R. Roberts for Thomas Cockerill, 1684
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.
I. The highest and most magnificent pieces of the Creation.1
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1. Over Jesus Christ, the first born of every creature. Gods providence was in an especial manner conversant about him, and fixed upon him. It was by the determinate counsel of God, that he was delivered up*: His providence was diligently exercised about him in his whole course. Christ answers his Mothers solicitousness with the care his Father took of him*. Do you not know that I am about those things my Father takes care of?* This exposition best agrees with his reproof, who blames them for creating so much trouble to themselves upon their missing him in the Town. 'Tis not, why do you interrupt me in my dispute with the Jewish Doctors? But [How is it that you sought me? Do you think I am not under the care of my Father?] It was particularly exercised on him in the midst of his passion.* Seven eyes were upon the Stone. Seven, a number of perfection, a perfect and peculiar care of God attended him.
1. Over Jesus Christ, the first born of every creature. Gods providence was in an especial manner conversant about him, and fixed upon him. It was by the determinate counsel of God, that he was delivered up*: His providence was diligently exercised about him in his whole course. Christ answers his Mothers solicitousness with the care his Father took of him*