2. Let us consider the day it self, and the great things done therein, 'tis a day of Congregation of all mankind, there Adam may see all his posterity at once; but especially is it a day of Congregation, in respect of the Saints who are now scattered in divers Countries, Towns, Houses, where God hath any work and service for them; but then shall meet together in one Assembly and Rendezvous called, Psal. 1. 6. called the great Congregation of the just, as the wicked shall be herded together like straws and sticks bound in a bundle, to set one another on fire, Drunkards together, and Adulterers together, They shall be bound in bundles, &c. Matth. 13. 41. and so increase one another's torment; So shall the Godly meet in a Congregation, and never separate more: here the Godly are dispersed as the Stars are scattered throughout the firmament; here they live intermingled with wicked men, Jacobs Cattle and Labans Cattle together; but then the Sheep shall be separated from the Goats, and be all drawn into a body by themselves. Again tis a day of manifestation, the Lords Decrees and Counsels are manifested; creation and providence are but subservient means in order to the triumphs of this day, that the glory of his grace may be advanced in the salvation of the Elect, and the glory of his justice in the punishment of the wicked; who upon this account are said to be made for the day of evil. Pro. 16. 4. where the Holy Ghost pitcheth upon that part of the decree which is hardest to be digested. The making of the wicked for the glory of the Lords justice in that day. The wisdom of God in the courses of his providence is then manifested, for the story of the world is brought before the Saints; we see providence now by pieces, but then the whole contexture of it; the secrets of men are then manifested; and upon what principles and ends they have acted, 1 Cor. 4. 6. The truth of the promises and threatenings is then manifested, in the day of Gods patience there is a darkness and veil upon the Scriptures, we cannot see how they are made good; but in the day of Gods recompense we shall: what promises, threatenings, ⟨p. 313⟩prophesies mean: but chiefly is it a day of manifestation in regard of the Sons of God, Rom. 8. 19. All is now hidden, Christ is hidden, and the Saints are hidden, their life is hidden, Gal. 3. 3. their glory is hidden, 1 John. 3. 2.
2. Let us consider the day it selfe, and the great things done therein, 'tis a day of Congregation of all mankinde, there Adam may see all his posterity at once; but especially is it a day of Congregation, in respect of the Saints who are now scattered in divers Countries, Towns, Houses, where God hath any work and service for them; but then shall meet together in one Assembly and Rendezvouz called, Psal. 1. 6. called the great Congregation of the just, as the wicked shall be herded together like straws and sticks bound in a bundle, to set one another on fire, Drunkards together, and Adulterers together, They shall be bound in bundles, &c. Matth. 13. 41. and so encrease one anothers torment; So shall the Godly meet in a Congregation, and never separate more: here the Godly are dispersed as the Stars are scattered throughout the firmament; here they live intermingled with wicked men, Jacobs Cattel and Labans Cattel together; but then the Sheep shall be separated from the Goats, and be all drawn into a body by themselves. Again tis a day of manifestation, the Lords Decrees and Counsels are manifested; creation and providence are but subservient means in order to the triumphs of this day, that the glory of his grace may be advanced in the salvation of the Elect, and the glory of his justice in the punishment of the wicked; who upon this account are said to be made for the day of evil. Pro. 16. 4. where the Holy Ghost pitcheth upon that part of the decree which is hardest to be digested. The making of the wicked for the glory of the Lords justice in that day. The wisedome of God in the courses of his providence is then manifested, for the story of the world is brought before the Saints; we see providence now by pieces, but then the whole contexture of it; the secrets of men are then manifested; and upon what principles and ends they have acted, 1 Cor. 4. 6. The truth of the promises and threatnings is then manifested, in the day of Gods patience there is a darknesse and vail upon the Scriptures, we cannot see how they are made good; but in the day of Gods recompense we shall: what promises, threatnings, ⟨p. 313⟩prophesies mean: but chiefly is it a day of manifestation in regard of the Sons of God, Rom. 8. 19. All is now hidden, Christ is hidden, and the Saints are hidden, their life is hidden,