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The just man's prerogative. A sermon preached privately, Sept. 27. 1706. on a solemn…
The just man's prerogative. A sermon preached privately, Sept. 27. 1706. on a solemn occasion; for the consolation of a sorrowful family, mourning over the immature death, of a pious son, viz Mr. Simeon Stoddard, who was found barbarously murdered, in Chelsea-Fields near London, May 14. 1706. / By S. Willard. ; [Two lines from II Samuel]
printed by B. Green. Sold by Nicholas Boone, 1706
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5. As God useth these Media for, so he will certainly over-rule them to the promoving of this design. The Counsel of the Lord shall stand, neither shall any thing defeat it: with this he comforts his People when the blackest Providences passed over them, Jer. 29.11. I know mine own thoughts, even thoughts of good will, and not evil, and to give an expected end. And hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Instruments may intend hurt by what they do, but he will turn it to good; and every gracious Soul shall find it in the issue, ⟨p. 13⟩and may allot upon it as he, Job 22.10. When I am tried, I shall come forth as Gold. He therefore always Sits by the Furnace, and looks carefully after it; and by a powerful Influence gives it its kindly operation. The Apostle could comfort himself in this, 2 Cor. 4.17. Our light Affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding, and eternal weight of Glory. And every Affliction belongs to these all things which shall work together for the Good of Gods called, Rom. 8.28. And neither Satan's Malice, nor wicked Mens rage shall be able to hinder it, but it shall be so in the event, Eccl. •.12. I know it shall be well with those that fear God, that fear before him.
5. As God useth these Media for, so he will certainly over-rule them to the promoving of this design. The Counsel of the Lord shall stand, neither shall any thing defeat it: with this he comforts his People when the blackest Providences passed over them, Jer. 29.11. I know mine own thoughts, even thoughts of good will, and not evil, and to give an expected end. And hath he said it, and shall he not do it? Instruments may intend hurt by what they do, but he will turn it to good; and every gracious Soul shall find it in the issue, ⟨p. 13⟩