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The saints support, set out in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of…
The saints support, set out in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament. At a public fast, 29. June, 1642. By William Gouge.The saints support, set out in a sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament. At a publick fast, 29. Iune, 1642. By William Gouge.
London: printed by G. M. for Joshua Kirton, 1642
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1. A refuge is a place for such as are in danger to fly unto for succour and security. Such were the Cities of Refuge among the Jews. When a man was unjustly suspected of wilful murder, and hotly pursued by the avenger of blood, he made all the speed he could to the City of Refuge. There was his cause rightly judged, there might he be secure. Do you also fly to God in all undue suspicions and unjust accusations. In him you may be sure to have your cause righted, and your persons secured.
1. A refuge is a place for such as are in danger to fly unto for succour and security. Such were the Cities of Refuge among the Jewes. When a man was unjustly suspected of wilfull murder, and hotly pursued by the avenger of bloud, he made all the speed he could to the City of Refuge. There was his cause rightly judged, there might he be secure. Doe you also fly to God in all undue suspicions and unjust accusations. In him you may be sure to have your cause righted, and your persons secured.
2. A Shelter is for such as in their journey are overtaken ⟨p. 38⟩taken with showers of rain, with hail, snow, storm or tempest: In such cases, if a traveller espy a shelter, he will make haste to it. God hath undertaken to be a covert from storm and rain. 1When the raging rain of oppression, or storm of persecution, or violent tempest of any malignant opposition falls upon you, shelter your selves under the covert of your God.
2. A Shelter is for such as in their journey are overtaken ⟨p. 38⟩taken with showres of rain, with haile, snow, storm or tempest: In such cases, if a traveller espy a shelter, he will make haste to it. God hath undertaken to be a covert from storme and raine. 1