Two sermons preached by Master Henry SmithTvvo sermons preached by Master Henry Smith

Again, the Prophet Elisha said, 2. King 4. that the Shunamites heart was grieved, but the Lord had hid it ¹from him: and had not as then declared the same unto him: which doth note unto us, that the same word whereby the Lord hath, and doeth reveal marvellous things unto the Prophets, was not now upon him, neither is always upon any Prophet, but according to the will of God it comes unto them, to reveal unto them what he would have them to do, and when it pleaseth him.

Againe, the Prophet Elisha said, 2. King 4. that the Shunamites heart was grieued, but the Lord had hid it ¹from him: and had not as then declared the same vnto him: which doth note vnto vs, that the same word whereby the Lord hath, and doeth reueale maruellous things vnto the Prophets, was not now vpon him, neyther is alwaies vpon any Prophet, but according to the will of God it comes vnto them, to reueale vnto them what he would haue them to doe, and when it pleaseth him.

1. 12. King. 4.

Also Daniel said, that the Lord did not reveal the Kings dream unto him, for any wisdom that he had ¹more then any living, but only for the Kings sake, and for the poor people of Gods sake: and so you must think of us that are the Ministers of the Gospel, that the Lord doeth not reveal his will unto us, for any wisdom ⟨image 52⟩or worthiness that is in us, more then other men, but for your sakes, & that we might reveal it to you. Therefore hear us even for this cause, because the Lord hath revealed unto us these things for your sakes and good.