A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen in Guild-hall Chappel, on Sunday the xxi of October, 1688 by Nathanael Resbury ...
and the immediate Care that God hath over them, sufficient to quiet and lay asleep all those Fears and Presages they might have, about the great Straits and Dissiculties of Life they might expect to be reduc'd to, through the Rage and Spight of their Enemies, enflam'd and embitter'd against them, upon the account of that New Religion they were then to advance in the World.
and the immediate Care that God hath over them, sufficient to quiet and lay asleep all those Fears and Presages they might have, about the great Straits and Difficulties of Life they might expect to be reduced to, through the Rage and Spite of their Enemies, inflamed and embittered against them, upon the account of that New Religion they were then to advance in the World.
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This I observe, by considering those to whom our Saviour directs his discourse, not only as men, but as his Followers; and those whom he design'd to adopt and constitute as his Church. Of these as briefly as may be; in their Order.
This I observe, by considering those to whom our Saviour directs his discourse, not only as men, but as his Followers; and those whom he designed to adopt and constitute as his Church. Of these as briefly as may be; in their Order.
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and therefore probably took the occasion from things that were in their present view to treat his Audience, that by such familiar instances he might render himself more useful,
and Therefore probably took the occasion from things that were in their present view to Treat his Audience, that by such familiar instances he might render himself more useful,
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and from the verdure and beauty of the Fields and Lillies which the Divine Hand cloaths and adorns, he gives them encouragement to expect cloathing from God, v. 28.29. Consider the Lillies of the field, how they grow;
and from the verdure and beauty of the Fields and Lilies which the Divine Hand clothes and adorns, he gives them encouragement to expect clothing from God, v. 28.29. Consider the Lilies of the field, how they grow;
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but I shall rather chuse to suppose the thing, and spend that time I have in illustrating the Argument, believing that some useful Meditations upon so comfortable a Subject, may (in this place where Providence is (I hope) Universally believ'd,
but I shall rather choose to suppose the thing, and spend that time I have in illustrating the Argument, believing that Some useful Meditations upon so comfortable a Subject, may (in this place where Providence is (I hope) Universally believed,
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And thus we may observe, throughout the whole Scriptures, this ascrib'd to Divine Providence, as feeding and supporting the meanest of Creatures, that his tender mercies are over all his works, Ps. 145.9.
And thus we may observe, throughout the Whole Scriptures, this ascribed to Divine Providence, as feeding and supporting the Meanest of Creatures, that his tender Mercies Are over all his works, Ps. 145.9.
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That the Snow, the Frost, the Winds, and the Waters are gender'd, do melt or flow, according to the directions of his Word, ibid. v. 16, 17, 18. Nay, our Saviour adds, that tho' two Sparrows are sold in the Market for one Farthing,
That the Snow, the Frost, the Winds, and the Waters Are gendered, do melt or flow, according to the directions of his Word, Ibid. v. 16, 17, 18. Nay, our Saviour adds, that though two Sparrows Are sold in the Market for one Farthing,
and from thence argues the encouragement his Followers might have against all needless and unreasonable fears, Mat. 10.29, 30. And indeed, this, the Immensity of that Being, to whom we ascribe so Universal a Providence, secures us effectually in.
and from thence argues the encouragement his Followers might have against all needless and unreasonable fears, Mathew 10.29, 30. And indeed, this, the Immensity of that Being, to whom we ascribe so Universal a Providence, secures us effectually in.
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So that as he had the Ideas of all things to which he design'd to give a Being, in his own great and comprehensive mind, a long Eternity before he suffer'd them to be produc'd;
So that as he had the Ideas of all things to which he designed to give a Being, in his own great and comprehensive mind, a long Eternity before he suffered them to be produced;
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And well it is for the World indeed, that it hath this Immense and Boundless Nature to depend upon, that this should have its influence upon the least and meanest of things, in the government and disposure of all their Natural Motions,
And well it is for the World indeed, that it hath this Immense and Boundless Nature to depend upon, that this should have its influence upon the least and Meanest of things, in the government and disposure of all their Natural Motions,
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such the Natural Tendencies in other things to consume and destroy themselves, that, unless Providence should have its perpetual Influence, in directing a Subserviency of one thing to another, in over-ruling Sympathies and Antipathies, in Ministring fresh Supplies for prevention of Decays, Nature might quickly spend it self off,
such the Natural Tendencies in other things to consume and destroy themselves, that, unless Providence should have its perpetual Influence, in directing a Subserviency of one thing to Another, in overruling Sympathies and Antipathies, in Ministering fresh Supplies for prevention of Decays, Nature might quickly spend it self off,
There are not the smallest and minutest Causes of Things, but they have that interest in the great Chain and dependence of the whole, that were not these smallest things within the Concern and Management of Providence, the whole could not subsist.
There Are not the Smallest and minutest Causes of Things, but they have that Interest in the great Chain and dependence of the Whole, that were not these Smallest things within the Concern and Management of Providence, the Whole could not subsist.
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Thus the Physician, did he not observe and obviate the disorders in the Blood, or the least peccancy of Humour that disturbs and diseaseth his Patient, he might discourse never so Learnedly of the Nature of Diseases, of the Composure of the Body,
Thus the physician, did he not observe and obviate the disorders in the Blood, or the least peccancy of Humour that disturbs and diseaseth his Patient, he might discourse never so Learnedly of the Nature of Diseases, of the Composure of the Body,
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So again, should not the Mariner make it his care, that every the least part of his Ship might be secur'd from leekage or foundring, he might run over all the Points of his Compass with a great deal of accuracy, he might tell of the position of such or such a Rock or Quick-sand never so punctually,
So again, should not the Mariner make it his care, that every the least part of his Ship might be secured from leekage or foundering, he might run over all the Points of his Compass with a great deal of accuracy, he might tell of the position of such or such a Rock or Quicksand never so punctually,
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From whence (saith that Excellent Philosopher ) it is unworthy of God to think, that he, who thro' an Infinite Understanding can take care of all things, should not by a wise inspection into smaller things, direct the Influence they have for the preservation of the whole. 2. Come we to consider;
From whence (Says that Excellent Philosopher) it is unworthy of God to think, that he, who through an Infinite Understanding can take care of all things, should not by a wise inspection into smaller things, Direct the Influence they have for the preservation of the Whole. 2. Come we to Consider;
how much more doth it in all Humane Affairs? Are not ye much better than they? And so we find the nature of the Argument is that which we call a minori ad majus. If concern'd in the less, much more in the greater.
how much more does it in all Humane Affairs? are not you much better than they? And so we find the nature of the Argument is that which we call a minori ad Majus. If concerned in the less, much more in the greater.
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If Providence hath concern'd it self to give you a Life, can he not with more Ease and Likelihood give you Food? If he have Fram'd so goodly a Structure as the Body, can he not provide Clothing too? In pursuance of this, we may observe,
If Providence hath concerned it self to give you a Life, can he not with more Ease and Likelihood give you Food? If he have Framed so goodly a Structure as the Body, can he not provide Clothing too? In pursuance of this, we may observe,
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this we may observe in the Judicial Laws of his own framing amongst the Jews; he hath provided that the Gleanings of every Years Harvest and Vintage, should be of that Competency,
this we may observe in the Judicial Laws of his own framing among the jews; he hath provided that the Gleanings of every years Harvest and Vintage, should be of that Competency,
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as to become a sufficient support to them, Levit. 19.9, 10. where we find, at the end of that Law, this Sanction particularly, I am the Lord your God, i. e.
as to become a sufficient support to them, Levit. 19.9, 10. where we find, At the end of that Law, this Sanction particularly, I am the Lord your God, i. e.
but of its voluntary Fruits, (which in Oliveyards and Vineyards might be very considerable) and of the shedded Seeds of Corn, (which in those Countries might without Labour come to an easy Maturity) abundant Provision might arise to the Poor who were in common to Enjoy it, Levit. 23.10, 11.
but of its voluntary Fruits, (which in Oliveyards and Vineyards might be very considerable) and of the shedded Seeds of Corn, (which in those Countries might without Labour come to an easy Maturity) abundant Provision might arise to the Poor who were in Common to Enjoy it, Levit. 23.10, 11.
in those severe Laws against their Oppression, either in withholding their Wages, or rigidly exacting too great a Pledge in their Necessity of Borrowing;
in those severe Laws against their Oppression, either in withholding their Wages, or rigidly exacting too great a Pledge in their Necessity of Borrowing;
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However, I cannot but add under this Head, that in the first Revelations of the Gospel, the Blessed Founder of Christianity it self, put himself into that Rank and Station;
However, I cannot but add under this Head, that in the First Revelations of the Gospel, the Blessed Founder of Christianity it self, put himself into that Rank and Station;
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Nay, this he made the Character of himself as the true Messiah, to those who were sent to enquire concerning him from John Baptist, the Blind receive their sight, &c. and to the Poor the Gospel is Preached, Mat. 11.5. In a word, 'tis the Poor to whom our Kindness or Churlishness in this World, will be made the great Standard of Judgment, in that Awful Day of our General Appearance at the Bar of God, Mat. 25.45. Insomuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.
Nay, this he made the Character of himself as the true Messiah, to those who were sent to inquire Concerning him from John Baptist, the Blind receive their sighed, etc. and to the Poor the Gospel is Preached, Mathew 11.5. In a word, it's the Poor to whom our Kindness or Churlishness in this World, will be made the great Standard of Judgement, in that Awful Day of our General Appearance At the Bar of God, Mathew 25.45. Insomuch as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.
2. If he hath shewn his Regards to the Poorest and Lowest Degrees of Humane Nature, much more then to whole Nations and Communities of Men, to overrule all the Passions, Affections, the Love, the Hatred, the Ambition, the Courage, the Power, the Designs,
2. If he hath shown his Regards to the Poorest and Lowest Degrees of Humane Nature, much more then to Whole nations and Communities of Men, to overrule all the Passion, Affections, the Love, the Hatred, the Ambition, the Courage, the Power, the Designs,
as he is pleas'd himself to tell us in that Instance of Pharaoh, Exod. 9.16. This is very evident in all those Revelations of himself, which he made to his Prophets, pointing out so long beforehand, the Raising and Establishing such Kings and Kingdoms, Enlarging and Amplifying such Thrones and Empires, pulling down and Abolishing others;
as he is pleased himself to tell us in that Instance of Pharaoh, Exod 9.16. This is very evident in all those Revelations of himself, which he made to his prophets, pointing out so long beforehand, the Raising and Establishing such Kings and Kingdoms, Enlarging and Amplifying such Thrones and Empires, pulling down and Abolishing Others;
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the Histories of which when we Read and Consult, if we look indeed no higher, we may observe the various workings of Mens Passions, the Courage of some, and the Cowardise of others;
the Histories of which when we Read and Consult, if we look indeed no higher, we may observe the various workings of Men's Passion, the Courage of Some, and the Cowardice of Others;
And this he challengeth to himself, beyond the pretences of all other Gods. Who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time, have not I the Lord? Isa. 45.21. And tho' in these later.
And this he Challengeth to himself, beyond the pretences of all other God's Who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time, have not I the Lord? Isaiah 45.21. And though in these later.
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Where the Apostacy, the Idolatry, the Ambition, the external Splendor, and the Bloody Tyranny of the Church of Rome, is no doubt one great Subject of that Mystick Volume;
Where the Apostasy, the Idolatry, the Ambition, the external Splendour, and the Bloody Tyranny of the Church of Rome, is no doubt one great Subject of that Mystic Volume;
yet the Events of Things give light into the Prophecy, wherein they are concern'd, and assure us what an hand and direction Divine Providence hath had in all,
yet the Events of Things give Light into the Prophecy, wherein they Are concerned, and assure us what an hand and direction Divine Providence hath had in all,
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And this leads me to my Third and last Head, which I shall briefly Consider. 3. That Divine Providence is most assuredly concern'd in the Well-being of his Church.
And this leads me to my Third and last Head, which I shall briefly Consider. 3. That Divine Providence is most assuredly concerned in the Well-being of his Church.
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No, the blessed Lord of all, hath engag'd the Ministry of his Angels for their Protection and Guardianship, that they are said to pitch their Tents round about those that fear God, Psal. 34.7.
No, the blessed Lord of all, hath engaged the Ministry of his Angels for their Protection and Guardianship, that they Are said to pitch their Tents round about those that Fear God, Psalm 34.7.
He hath told us that they are Ministring Spirits, sent forth to Minister to them who are the heirs of Salvation, Heb. 1. ult. All which is no mean instance of the Care he hath for,
He hath told us that they Are Ministering Spirits, sent forth to Minister to them who Are the Heirs of Salvation, Hebrew 1. ult. All which is no mean instance of the Care he hath for,
Secondly, it might be further illustrated, from the actual Experiences the Church hath in all Ages had of the Interposures of this Providence in its greatest extremities.
Secondly, it might be further illustrated, from the actual Experiences the Church hath in all Ages had of the Interposures of this Providence in its greatest extremities.
I will only observe to you, that both the History of the Scriptures, and other Books of Record handed down to us to this very day, do give us such memorable instances, of strange and unaccountable Deliverances in the near and immediate dangers that have seem'd to threaten an unavoidable Overthrow;
I will only observe to you, that both the History of the Scriptures, and other Books of Record handed down to us to this very day, do give us such memorable instances, of strange and unaccountable Deliverances in the near and immediate dangers that have seemed to threaten an unavoidable Overthrow;
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even amongst us, of its care and vigilancy, when the enrag'd and implacable Enemies have thought they had laid their Contrivances so deep, that no Eye could have pierc'd to the bottom of them;
even among us, of its care and vigilancy, when the enraged and implacable Enemies have Thought they had laid their Contrivances so deep, that no Eye could have pierced to the bottom of them;
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To say the truth, considering that restless and unweary'd Rage and Inveteracy of successive Enemies from one Age to another, the combin'd and confederated interests of the greater part of Mankind, against what may always challenge the name of a little Flock; it is no mean instance of Providence that there is such a Community as his Church in Being in the World:
To say the truth, considering that restless and unwearied Rage and Inveteracy of successive Enemies from one Age to Another, the combined and confederated interests of the greater part of Mankind, against what may always challenge the name of a little Flock; it is no mean instance of Providence that there is such a Community as his Church in Being in the World:
To see how this tost and weather-beaten Vessel, hath liv'd so many Ages in the midst of a Tempestuous Sea, where she hath sprung many a Leak, lost her Tackle,
To see how this tossed and Weather-beaten Vessel, hath lived so many Ages in the midst of a Tempestuous Sea, where she hath sprung many a Leak, lost her Tackle,
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who, that he might convince the World, that it is his Hand in all this, hath frequently turn'd what have been the design'd Methods of her ruine, to prove the immediate Occasions of her Salvation and Deliverance:
who, that he might convince the World, that it is his Hand in all this, hath frequently turned what have been the designed Methods of her ruin, to prove the immediate Occasions of her Salvation and Deliverance:
for I was envious at the Foolish, when I saw the Prosperity of the Wicked, Ps. 73.2, 3. Righteous art thou, O Lord (saith Jeremy) when I plead with thee;
for I was envious At the Foolish, when I saw the Prosperity of the Wicked, Ps. 73.2, 3. Righteous art thou, Oh Lord (Says Jeremiah) when I plead with thee;
Thus their Poverty is sometimes the chastisement of their Pride and Covetousness; their Reproach and Contempt a just Recompence to their own peevishness, severe and affected distances,
Thus their Poverty is sometime the chastisement of their Pride and Covetousness; their Reproach and Contempt a just Recompense to their own peevishness, severe and affected distances,
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So that, as to these present Fruits which they reap of their own Follies, it is so far from bringing into Question the Care or Concern of Providence, that it enforces the Argument, and adds to the Demonstration;
So that, as to these present Fruits which they reap of their own Follies, it is so Far from bringing into Question the Care or Concern of Providence, that it inforces the Argument, and adds to the Demonstration;
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By this shall the Iniquity of Jacob be purg'd, and this is all the Fruit to take away sin, Isa. 27.9. Whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and scourgeth every Son whom he receiveth, Heb. 12.6.
By this shall the Iniquity of Jacob be purged, and this is all the Fruit to take away since, Isaiah 27.9. Whom the Lord loves, he Chasteneth, and scourges every Son whom he receives, Hebrew 12.6.
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And it is so far from giving us any reasonable ground to mistrust Providence, while he permits his Church to fall under the severities of its Enemies, that it argues his greater Care, just as it doth the Wisdom and Concern of a Father,
And it is so Far from giving us any reasonable ground to mistrust Providence, while he permits his Church to fallen under the severities of its Enemies, that it argues his greater Care, just as it does the Wisdom and Concern of a Father,
Secondly, His Providence doth so effectually superintend the Affairs of the Church, that it doth most assuredly overrule in the Events of things, that the Issue shall be good;
Secondly, His Providence does so effectually superintend the Affairs of the Church, that it does most assuredly overrule in the Events of things, that the Issue shall be good;
how Contrary and Discouraging soever they may seem at present to us, yet such is the Care and Indulgence of Providence toward all His, that they shall conspire together in the End for their real Good;
how Contrary and Discouraging soever they may seem At present to us, yet such is the Care and Indulgence of Providence towards all His, that they shall conspire together in the End for their real Good;
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yet may our particular severe Allotments, have some considerable tendency to the well being of the General, in the present or succeeding Generation? We are not to limit the Issues of Providence to the bounds of our own time,
yet may our particular severe Allotments, have Some considerable tendency to the well being of the General, in the present or succeeding Generation? We Are not to limit the Issues of Providence to the bounds of our own time,
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till at length the Roman Empire it self, weari'd with its own insignificant Cruelties, submitted to the Religion it had so long pursu'd with Rage and Barbarism.
till At length the Roman Empire it self, wearied with its own insignificant Cruelties, submitted to the Religion it had so long pursued with Rage and Barbarism.
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What did all the Severities exercis'd in Queen Mary 's days prove, but that, as the Banishment of some, issu'd in the Promotion and Enlargement of the Reform'd Religion abroad;
What did all the Severities exercised in Queen Marry is days prove, but that, as the Banishment of Some, issued in the Promotion and Enlargement of the Reformed Religion abroad;
Even particular Persons have so far outliv'd their own Sorrows, as to see and own that their Afflictions were the happy Ministries to their real well-being.
Even particular Persons have so Far outlived their own Sorrows, as to see and own that their Afflictions were the happy Ministries to their real well-being.
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when they look back upon all the different passages of their Lives, upon all the mis-judg'd Appearances of this World, which they once Mourn'd and Repin'd under,
when they look back upon all the different passages of their Lives, upon all the misjudged Appearances of this World, which they once Mourned and Repined under,
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It was for this end that God made the World, and for this very end that he still interposes in the Affairs of it, that he might gain from the Rational part of his Creation, those just Revenues of Praise that are due to all the effects of his Wisdom, Goodness, Power, Justice,
It was for this end that God made the World, and for this very end that he still interposes in the Affairs of it, that he might gain from the Rational part of his Creation, those just Revenues of Praise that Are due to all the effects of his Wisdom, goodness, Power, justice,
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It is an Excellent Reflection which the Moralist (tho' an Heathen) makes, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. If we have our Wits and Reason about us, what would become us more than to praise the Deity, to speak well of him, and to give him thanks.
It is an Excellent Reflection which the Moralist (though an Heathen) makes,, etc. If we have our Wits and Reason about us, what would become us more than to praise the Deity, to speak well of him, and to give him thanks.
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Ought not (saith he) the Gardiner when Digging, and the Husbandman when Plowing his Ground, be still singing this Hymn, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. great is that God, that hath furnisht us with these Instruments to Till the Ground, that hath supply'd us with these Hands to labour out our Food and Support,
Ought not (Says he) the Gardener when Digging, and the Husbandman when Plowing his Ground, be still singing this Hymn,, etc. great is that God, that hath furnished us with these Instruments to Till the Ground, that hath supplied us with these Hands to labour out our Food and Support,
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but most of all, that hath endu'd us with Reason to Understand and Consider this, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Since then I have Reason, I will praise my God as becomes me, NONLATINALPHABET,
but most of all, that hath endued us with Reason to Understand and Consider this,, etc. Since then I have Reason, I will praise my God as becomes me,,
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It was worth the Transcribing, to shew how Noble a Resolution an Heathen could take up, of Praising his Maker in the Contemplation of Providence, a Copy the Christian need not be asham'd to write after.
It was worth the Transcribing, to show how Noble a Resolution an Heathen could take up, of Praising his Maker in the Contemplation of Providence, a Copy the Christian need not be ashamed to write After.
when we consider what Order hath been maintain'd, what great things have been all along brought to pass by hidden and improbable Means, we may justly break out frequently with that of the Psalmist, the Lord reigneth, let the Earth rejoyce,
when we Consider what Order hath been maintained, what great things have been all along brought to pass by hidden and improbable Means, we may justly break out frequently with that of the Psalmist, the Lord Reigneth, let the Earth rejoice,
Solomon tells us, Righteousness exalteth a Nation, but Sin is the reproach of any People, Pro. 14.34. There is nothing can put us within the compass of danger, but the Witness that our own Wickedness may bear against us in the presence of God.
Solomon tells us, Righteousness Exalteth a nation, but since is the reproach of any People, Pro 14.34. There is nothing can put us within the compass of danger, but the Witness that our own Wickedness may bear against us in the presence of God.
It is observable, that tho' Canaan had been most Faithfully and Irrevocably promis'd to Abraham, yet his Posterity could never dispossess the present Inhabitants, till they had fill'd up the measures of their sins, which was 400 Years after that Promise was made.
It is observable, that though Canaan had been most Faithfully and Irrevocably promised to Abraham, yet his Posterity could never dispossess the present Inhabitants, till they had filled up the measures of their Sins, which was 400 years After that Promise was made.
And our Blessed Saviour, tho' he knew the fatal Period appointed for Jerusalem, yet he bids them even fill up the measure of their Fathers, Mat. 23.34.
And our Blessed Saviour, though he knew the fatal Period appointed for Jerusalem, yet he bids them even fill up the measure of their Father's, Mathew 23.34.
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And this was forty years after they had committed that horrid Wickedness of cutting off their own Messiah. God forbid that we should be esteem'd by Providence,
And this was forty Years After they had committed that horrid Wickedness of cutting off their own Messiah. God forbid that we should be esteemed by Providence,
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An Age, wherein the serious part of Religion seems grown so much out of date and fashion, that it becomes hardly worth the while so much as to dissemble it.
an Age, wherein the serious part of Religion seems grown so much out of date and fashion, that it becomes hardly worth the while so much as to dissemble it.
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O would God, that while the Rod is as yet but shaking over us, and the Cloud but rising that threatens a Storm, we may awake from the Lethargick state that we are in;
O would God, that while the Rod is as yet but shaking over us, and the Cloud but rising that threatens a Storm, we may awake from the Lethargic state that we Are in;
That our Prophaneness, contempt of Religion, Intemperance, Pride, Uncleaness, Oppression, rending the Name of God with Oaths and direful Imprecations, neglect of his Worship, mutual Hatred and bitter Animosities &c. may no longer lay us open to the Vengeance of Heaven, that it break not out upon us,
That our Profaneness, contempt of Religion, Intemperance, Pride, Uncleanness, Oppression, rending the Name of God with Oaths and direful Imprecations, neglect of his Worship, mutual Hatred and bitter Animosities etc. may no longer lay us open to the Vengeance of Heaven, that it break not out upon us,
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and there be no remedy. Thanks be to God, a just zeal for Truth and the simplicity of the Gospel, hath of late something reviv'd amongst us, the dying Spark hath reinkindled,
and there be no remedy. Thanks be to God, a just zeal for Truth and the simplicity of the Gospel, hath of late something revived among us, the dying Spark hath reinkindled,
that men would but generally apply themselves to live as they profess to believe, then might we expect to be the Darlings of Providence, we should quickly then find him bringing Light out of our Darkness, Good out of our Evils,
that men would but generally apply themselves to live as they profess to believe, then might we expect to be the Darlings of Providence, we should quickly then find him bringing Light out of our Darkness, Good out of our Evils,
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3. Having taken care by our Universal Repentance and Amendment of Life, to Entitle our selves to the peculiar care of Divine Providence, let us live upon the comforts of this Doctrine, that Providence doth concern it self in the well-being of his Church.
3. Having taken care by our Universal Repentance and Amendment of Life, to Entitle our selves to the peculiar care of Divine Providence, let us live upon the comforts of this Doctrine, that Providence does concern it self in the well-being of his Church.
Let us resign our selves to his wise Conduct in all things, in patience possessing our Souls, using all the means for our Peace and security that are warrantable and requir'd, leaving the whole Success to him that Governs the World, who will take care of his own Glory, which ought to be our greatest End,
Let us resign our selves to his wise Conduct in all things, in patience possessing our Souls, using all the means for our Peace and security that Are warrantable and required, leaving the Whole Success to him that Governs the World, who will take care of his own Glory, which ought to be our greatest End,
