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The upright mans character and crown. Preached in a sermon at Pauls before the…
The upright mans character and crown. Preached in a sermon at Pauls before the right Honourable the Lord Major, and the aldermen of the City of London, March 29. 1657. / By Thomas Watson minister of Stephens Walbrook London.
London: printed for Ralph Smith, 1657
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4. Another false rule is providence, 1providence sits at the helm and disposeth of all events and contingencies; but providence is not a rule for the upright man to walk by, we are indeed to observe Gods providence, Psalm 107. 43. whoso is wise will observe these things; but we are not to be infallibly led by it. Providence is a Christians Diurnal, not his Bible.
4. Another false rule is providence, 1providence sits at the helme and disposeth of all events and contingencies; but providence is not a rule for the upright man to walk by, we are indeed to observe Gods providence, Psalme 107. 43. whoso is wise will observe these things; but we are not to be infallibly led by it. Providence is a Christians Diurnal, not his Bible.
- 14. False Rule.
When the wicked prosper, it doth not follow that their way is good, or that God favours them, Gods candle (as Job saith) may shine upon their head*, and yet his wrath hang over their head. 'Tis the greatest judgment to thrive in a way of sin. Dionysius, when he had robbed the Temple; and afterwards had a fair gale to bring home his stolen plunder; See (saith he) how the gods love Sacrilege. The Philosopher saith, a calm is sometimes the forerunner of an earth-quake. Hamans banquet did but usher in execution. God may let men succeed, that their judgements may exceed.
When the wicked prosper, it doth not follow that their way is good, or that God favours them, Gods candle (as Job saith) may shine upon their head