Doctrine II.
That, Gods afflicted and distressed people shall not alwaies lie among the Pots, but at last (as with Doves wings) shall escape out of their deepest misery, and enioy all contrary Mercy, Prosperity and Felicity.
They may for a time lie in distress; but not alwaies. Their outward misery may be great: but shall have an end. Theyp 1.1 may for a few years be oppressed in Egypt, and wander in the Wilderness: but at last they shall come to Canaan, the Promised Rest.q 1.2 Weeping may lodge for a night, but shouting-joy in the morning. r 1.3 In a little wrath God may hide his face from his, for a moment: but with everlasting kindness will he have mercy on them. For a season they may lie among the Pots, like black, soyled and deformed Scullions: but at length they shall be as the Wings of a Dove, covered with silver, and her feathers with yeallow gold. That is, They shall escape: Escape harmless: Escape beaute∣ous, happy and prosperous. Consider well the ex∣pressions in the Text, viz. 1. They shall escape. This is noted by, Wings. They shall be (not as a Dove, but) as the wings of a Dove. Wings are swift: A Doves wings are eminently swift. Hereby the Scripture sets forth a swift and speedy escape from distress and trouble; s 1.4 O (saith David) that I had wings like a Dove, then would I flee away and be at rest, &c. Thus, they that