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That the whole Church bath beene brought through fire and water, and yet brought forth into a wealthy place, Ps. 66.12.
That though he cha∣stise sore, yet usually he delivers not unto death Ps. 118.18.
That though it be un∣to death, yet that their death is precious in his sight, Ps. 116.15.
That it is a sign that God delights in us, Pro. 3, 13.
That the frame of all things in this life, is so ordered, as wee may finde nothing after us, Eccles. 7.14.
That howsoever it shal be wel with us, Ecl. 8.12.
That God hath in store at hand, a fit reme∣dy for every sort of af∣fliction, Is. 45.6, 7. & Is. 2. 2. Isa. 61.2, 3. Isa. 41.18.
That our affliction whatsoever comes farre short of our deservings, Ps. 103.10.
That if we put him in remembrance, hee blots out our sins as a cloud for his own sake, as a thick cloud, Isaiah 44.22.
That all afflictions ecclipsing our comforts are but shadows in re∣gard of that bright day, which shall chase all a∣way, Cant. 2.1.6.
That he can no more forget such, then a mo∣ther her childe, Isai. 45.15.
That their affliction is of the travell of Christs soule, which when hee seeth, he will be satisfied, Isa. 43.11.
That hee will not contend or be wrath for ever, Isa. 57.16.
That Gods power can restore all our los∣ses, Jer. 30.20.
That nothing is too hard for God, Jer. 32.27.
That in that estate, their strength is in qui∣etnesse, and in confi∣dence, Isa. 30.15.
That all this while God waits to shew them some excellent mercy, being a God of judgement, Isai. 30.18.
That their way and judgement is not passed nor hid from the Lord. Isa. 40.27.
That at our worst, it is the Lords mercies that we are not consu∣med, Lam. 2.2.
That Gods people the more they are belo∣ved, they are the rather afflicted, Amos 3.2.
That the vision for Gods helpe is for an appointed time, that in the end it will speak, therefore to wait for it, Hab. 2.3.
That Gods third must go through the fire,
That affliction refines them as silver, and that thereby they are tried as the gold is tried, Zach. 13.9.
That in this world there must be tribulati∣on, yet that Christ hath overcome the world for us, Joh. 16.33.
That there hath no affliction come upon us which is not proper to man, 1 Cor. 10.13.
That the Saints way to heaven is through variety and divers sorts of afflictions, 2 Cor. 6.5, 6.
That we have in hea∣ven a High Priest sensi∣ble of our infirmities, who was in all things tempted like unto us, Heb. 4.15.
That chastening is a signe of Gods love, be∣cause he scourgeth eve∣ry sonne whom he re∣ceiveth, Heb. 12.6.
That thereby we are declared to be sonnes and not bastards, al the Saints being partakers thereof, Heb. 12.7.8.
That our afflictions are but for a season, and when there is need, 1 Pet. 1.6.
That fiery trials are no new thing, and must not be strange unto us, 1 Pet. 4.12.
That as many as God loves, he rebukes and chastens, Rev. 3.19.
That the set period of the durance and end of our afflictions is ap∣pointed and limited, Rev. 2.10. Gen. 5.13, 14.
That our enemies power is limited, Isa. 54.16.
That our chastise∣ments are no other then such as wherewith men chastise their chil∣dren, Deut. 8.5.
That God knowes our reproach, shame and adversaries, & dis∣honour, Ps. 69.19.
That unto God be∣longs the issues from death, Ps 68.20.
That such slaying of us is the way to bring us home unto God, Ps. 78.34.
That affliction with distraction, is the Saints portion from their youth, Ps. 88.18.
That it is a blessed thing to be chastised, & taught out of Gods law, Ps. 94.19.
That Gods love, and affliction may stand to¦gether, Ps. 99.8.
That correction is a token of Gods love, not of his displeasure, Rev. 3.19.