the works of his own hands, angels and men.
Had God not made some creatur's, capable to
take notice of his works, and thereby to know
him, who could have known or honour'd him? By
the works of his omnipotency, justice, judgment,
and wisdom, he declares and so gets the name of
an omnipotent, infinitely wise creatour, and just
judg. He does also by his works, get the name••
or titles of most faithful, true, merciful, bountiful,
gracious, holy, helpful, saviour, protectour, deli∣verer,
&c. whereby men are obliged to place all
their hopes, expectations, confidence, and trust,
in him. One glorious name of God acquired by
his works, is made up of all these, to beget the true
feare thereof in men.
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the fir∣mament
sheweth his handy work; Psal. 19. 1. By the
works of God, may and ought men to take no∣tice
of, and know him. For the invisible things of him,
even his eternal power and godhead from or by the
creation of the world, are clearly seen, being understood
by the things that are made. Rom. 1. 20. Accordingly
as men do more or less know, regard, and consider
the works of the lord, the operations of his hands
will they more or lesse know, love, and honour him. If
they consider them not at all, they will not know,
love, or honour him, at all.
The heart or will of man, is the proper recep∣tacle,
and ought to be the habitation of the name
of God, As men then are multiplied, the most ho∣nourable