While all the issues of providential dispensations, in reference to the public concerns of these nations, are perplexed and entangled, the footsteps of God lying in the deep, where his paths are not known; while, in particular, unparalleled distresses and strange prosperities are measured out to men, yea, to professors; while a spirit of error, giddiness, and delusion goes forth with such strength and efficacy, he that understands not that there is an "hour of temptation" come upon the world, to "try them that dwell upon the earth," is doubtless either himself at present captivated under the power of some woeful lust, corruption, or temptation, or is indeed stark blind, and knows not at all what it is to serve God in temptations. |
