The truly blessed man

5. That a thing then only proves its title due to it, when it answers it And indeed, Metaphors, when they are used concerning God, do but carry a dark and faint resemblance of his perfections, for there is nothing in the creature that may be compared with him: we ought therefore to resolve that the thing shadowed by it, is in him after a glorious and unparalleled manner. When God calls himself an hiding place, we may think of the strongest munition of rocks, the best fortified strong holds, and the most secret retiring places, and then conclude them all unworthy of the name, in comparison of him; and if he were not thus, he would never so stile himself.

5. That a thing then only proves its title due to it, when it answers it And indeed, Metaphors, when they are used concerning God, do but carry a dark and faint resemblance of his perfections, for there is nothing in the creature that may be compared with him: we ought therefore to resolve that the thing shadowed by it, is in him after a glorious and unparallel'd manner. When God calls himself an hiding place, we may think of the strongest munition of rocks, the best fortified strong holds, and the most secret retiring places, and then conclude them all unworthy of the name, in comparison of him; and if he were not thus, he would never so stile himself.

6. Hence God is such an Object to his people, as their faith may safely thus rely upon. They need not be afraid to adventure into him as an hiding place, in the greatest trouble. He is in himself all sufficient for it; as to power, none can be too hard for him, Prov. 18.10. As to wisdom, all the policy of men and Devils cannot outwit him, Prov. 21.30. He therefore looks on, and laughs at all their cunning contrivances, Psal. 2.4. And his promise hath made this over to them, so that they may challenge a special interest in it; he hath not only said, I am God, but I am thy God,