§. 77. Of ascribing the glory of deliverances to God.
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IIII. *The glory of deliverances is to be ascribed to God. aThe altar which Jacob built, and the name which he gave to it implied as much as the altar which Moses here built, and the name which he gave to it. For, God having delivered him as from many other dangers, so in particular from that revenge which his brother Esau intended against him, bhe nameth the altar which he built Ell-Elohe, Israel, the God, the God of Israel. Yea
called the name of the place Ell Bethel, the God of the house of God. The name which Abraham gave to the mount, where Isaac (being bound upon the altar to be sacrificed) was delivered, tended to the same end, even to testify that God was the deliverer. The name was this,
this name, Beer lahai-roi, The well of him that liveth and seeth me, which Hagar gave to that well of water which the Angel showed her when she and her son was ready to perish for want of water: and that which
For, of that name he rendereth this reason, I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Many other such titles are noted in Scripture, wherein the name of God is expressed, to show that they ascribed their deliverances to God. But more expressly is this proved by those hymns which after deliverances were penned, wherein God is acknowledged to have given deliverance, as those which
Hezekiah, and others set forth. To show that these patterns are a president for others. We have express precepts to enforce the same. Where David reckoned up many deliverances which God gave to his people, he inferreth these exhortations,
Sing unto the Lord all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation. Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. And again,
Ascribe ye strength unto the Lord: that is, acknowledge that that strength which you have to withstand and overcome your enemies is given you of God, and give him the glory of it.
IIII. *THe glory of deliverances is to be ascribed to God. aThe altar which Iacob built, and the name which he gave to it implied as much as the altar which Moses here built, and the name which he gave to it. For, God having delivered him as from many other dangers, so in particular from that revenge which his brother Esan intended against him, bhe nameth the altar which he built El-Elohe, Israel, the God, the God of Israel. Yea cGod himselfe commanded Iacob for this very end to build an altar to him: which he did, and dcalled the name of the place El Bethel, the God of the house of God. The name which Abraham gave to the mount, where Isaac (being bound upon the altar to be sacrificed) was delivered, tended to the same end, even to testifie that God was the deliverer. The name was this, eIehovah jireh, The Lord will see. So did fthis name, Beer lahai-roi, The well of him that liveth and seeth me, which Hagar gave to that well of water which the Angell shewed her when she and her sonne was ready to perish for want of water: and that which gIacob gave to the place where he prevailed ⟨p. 328⟩with the Angell, which was Peniel, The face of God. 9For, of that name he rendreth this reason, I have seene God face to face, and my life is preserved. Many other such titles are noted in Scripture, wherein the name of God is expressed, to shew that they ascribed their deliverances to God. But more expresly is this proved by those hymnes which after deliverances were penned, wherein God is acknowledged to have given deliverance, as those which hMoses, iDeborah, kDavid, lHezekiah, and others set forth. To shew that these patterns are a president for others. We have expresse precepts to enforce the same. Where David reckoned up many deliverances which God gave to his people, he inferreth these exhortations, mSing unto the Lord all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. And againe, nAscribe ye strength unto the Lord: that is, acknowledge that that strength which you have to withstand and overcome your enemies is given you of God, and give him the glory of it.
Whatsoever the means be that are used by men, it is God that giveth deliverances, Psal. 18. 50. He weakeneth the power of enemies, he infatuateth their counsels, he disappointeth their plots; He gives wisdom, strength, courage, and success to his people. It is therefore most just and equal, and that which is but due, that the glory of that which God giveth be given to him.
Whatsoever the meanes be that are used by men, it is God that giveth deliverances, Psal. 18. 50. He weakneth the power of enemies, he infatuateth their counsels, he disappointeth their plots; He gives wisdome, strength, courage, and successe to his people. It is therefore most just and equall, and that which is but due, that the glory of that which God giveth be given to him.
Kingdoms and Nations, Kings and Generals, Cities, and 1other Societies, Soldiers, and all sorts of people, yea private and particular persons, all and every of you take you notice of the deliverances you have from enemies, and from other dangers and damages; take notice withal of the author and giver of them; answerably let your hearts be so affected therewith, that you may be provoked to give the glory to whom it is due. You have the profit and benefit of deliverances: shall not he that giveth them, have the praise and glory of them? As Jehovah was in the title of the memorial here made by Moses, so let the Lord be in your mind, and in ⟨p. 329⟩your tongue, so oft as you have occasion to think or speak of the deliverances which God giveth you: that as he here saith, The Lord my banner, so you may say, The Lord my rock, and 2my fortress, and my deliverer, &c.
Kingdomes and Nations, Kings and Generals, Cities, and 1other Societies, Souldiers, and all sorts of people, yea private and particular persons, all and every of you take you notice of the deliverances you have from enemies, and from other dangers and damages; take notice withall of the author and giver of them; answerably let your hearts be so affected therewith, that you may be provoked to give the glory to whom it is due. You have the profit and benefit of deliverances: shall not he that giveth them, have the praise and glory of them? As Iehovah was in the title of the memoriall here made by Moses, so let the Lord be in your mind, and in ⟨p. 329⟩your tongue, so oft as you have occasion to think or speak of the deliverances which God giveth you: that as he here saith, The Lord my banner, so you may say, The Lord my rocke, and 2my fortresse, and my deliverer, &c.
1See The Saints Sacrifice, on Psal. 116. § 78 See also in The Whole Armour of God, on Eph. 6. 18. Treat. 3. Part. 2. § 59, &c.
