Excerpt from History of Providence, as Manifested in Scripture, or Facts From Scripture Illustrative of the Government of God Nothing has a greater effect in leading Christians into error than its success. Men in general judge of a cause by its success; and Christians, though they do not recognize it as evidence, yet are often greatly in uenced by it. Opinions spread by infec tion, rather than by a thorough investigation of the evidence. An accurate acquaintance with the ways of Providence, as manifested in Scripture, is calcu lated to' deliver from this prejudice. In the Bible we see that God has often granted much success to his enemies. By this they are hardened in their rebellion. Mere success is no proof of truth; and the want of it is no proof of error. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1854 edition. Excerpt: ...God here directs the expedients of superstition to effect his purpose. HoW wonderful is the wisdom of God in the government of the world! He makes ignorance and knowledge, tyranny and good government, cruelty and compassion, crime and virtue fulfill his will. " And they said every one to his fellow, Come and. let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us; So they cast lots, and the lot felhupon Jonah." We have a similar instance of divine interference in regulating the lot cast by Hannan for the destruction of the Jews. Pur was the devil's oracle, but, like the persons possessed by demons, it was obliged to speak for God. Balaam intends to curse, but he is obliged to bliss., ..; /, -, -. One great use of the lot, according to Solomon, it might still serve, even although it should not be considered as in its decision involving an appeal to God. " The lot causeth contentions to cease, and partetE between the mighty.," In dividing an estate between heirs, the most perfect skill and impartiality may not be able to make both sides equally eligible. Who, then, is to have his choioe? There is no ground of preference, and neither has, a right to yield to the other. Let the lot.decide. This will cut away all ground for complaint. Yet this decision is not to be looked on as involving God's approbation of the divi-sion. In other words, it is not God's lot, as in the division of Canaan. It is a human expedient useful to-prevent disputes. God casts the lot, but does not pledge himself for the righteousness of the result. And may not the lot often effectually part between the mighty 1 In the dispute with regard to the boundary between Great Britain and America, some part of territory it might be impossible...

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