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The progress of divine providence, set out in a sermon preached in the Abbey…The progresse of divine providence, set out in a sermon preached in the Abbey…
The progress of divine providence, set out in a sermon preached in the Abbey Church of Westminster before the house of Peers, on the 24th of September, 1645. being the day of their monthly fast. / By William Gouge, one of the members of the Assembly.The progresse of divine providence, set out in a sermon preached in the Abbey Church of Westminster before the house of Peers, on the 24th of September, 1645. being the day of their monethly fast. / By William Gouge, one of the members of the Assembly.
London: printed by G.M. for Joshua Kirton next Goldsmiths-hall, 1645London: printed by G.M. for Ioshua Kirton next Goldsmiths-hall, 1645
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THE PROGRESS OF GODS Providence.THE PROGRESSE OF GODS Providence.
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.
3. This comparison, better things, declareth the Increase of his goodness.
3. This comparison, better things, declareth the Increase of his goodnesse.
4. The mention of his Church showeth the proper Object, or parties to whom his goodness is extended.
4. The mention of his Church sheweth the proper Object, or parties to whom his goodnes is extended.
5. The times are here expressly set down, in these words, later times.
5. The times are here expresly set down, in these words, later times.
Thus, in handling this Doctrine, God hath provided his better things for the later times of his Church, all the former will be handled; and the proofs alleged for this, will prove all the rest. My purpose therefore is to insist upon the last Doctrine. You heard it before, hear it again, God hath provided his better things for the later times of his Church.