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The branch of the Lord, the beauty of ZionThe branch of the Lord, the beauty of Sion
The branch of the Lord, the beauty of Zion: or, The glory of the Church, in it's relation unto Christ· Opened in two sermons; one preached at Berwick, the other at Edinburgh. By John Owen, minister of the Gospel.The branch of the Lord, the beauty of Sion: or, The glory of the Church, in it's relation unto Christ· Opened in two sermons; one preached at Berwick, the other at Edinburgh. By John Owen, minister of the Gospel.
Edinburgh: printed by Evan Tyler, 1650
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2. Let all the Enemies of the Church know, that there is one, who hath an Eye over them in all their Counsels and under-takings. Whilst they are digging deep, He looks on, and laughs them to scorn. How perplexed was the King of Syria, when he found that the Prophet was acquainted with all his designs, and made them known to the King of Israel. It cannot but be a matter of perplexity to the Enemies of this House, when they shall find that the great Friend and Protector thereof, is continually present in all their Advisoes. Let them not wonder at their birthlesse under-takings, the Eye of Christ is still upon them.
2. Let all the Enemies of the Church know, that there is one, who hath an Eye overthem in all their Counsels and under-takings. Whilst they are digging deep, He looks on, and laughs them to scorn. How perplexed was the King of Syria, when he found that the Prophet was acquainted with all his designes, and made them known to the King of Israel. It cannot but be a matter of perplexity to the Enemies of this House, when they shall finde that the great Friend and Protector thereof, is continually present in all their Advisoes. Let them not wonder at their birthlesse under-takings, the Eye of Christ is still uupon them.
3. Let the Saints see their privilege, who ever they are, in what condition soever, the Eye of Christ is upon them. He watches over them for good, and knows their souls in Adversity. When no Eye sees them, he looks on them, they cannot be cast out of his care, nor hid from his sight. There are many poor souls, who go heavily all the day long; that mourn in their spirits ⟨p. 33⟩unknown, unregarded, unpitied: The Eye of Christ is on them for good continually: they cannot be thrown out of his watchful care.
3. Let the Saints see their priviledge, who ever they are, in what condition soever, the Eye of Christ is upon them. He watches over them for good, and knowes their soules in Adversity. When no Eye sees them, he looks on them, they cannot be cast out of his care, nor hid from his sight. There are many poor souls, who goe heavily all the day long; that mourn in their spirits