But when
Agag said, "Surely the bitterness of death is passed," then was the
time for him to be hewn in pieces.
I shall not therefore meddle with the times and seasons which the
Father has put in his own power--no, though they, as to antichrist's
ruin, are revealed--because by the Holy Ghost there is a challenge
made, notwithstanding the time is set, and by the word referred to
the man of wisdom to find it out if he can.
If Sampson's riddle was so puzzling, what shall we think of this?
And though the angel hath intimated that this sealed matter shall be
opened towards the time of the end, yet it is evident some have
either been too hasty, or presumed too much upon their own
abilities; for I am sure they have missed the mark, hardened the
heart of the enemy, stumbled the weak, and shamed them that love
them.
SIGNS OF ANTICHRIST'S DESTRUCTION.
Forbearance is no payment: God's patience is not a sign that he
forgetteth to take vengeance, but rather that he waiteth till his
own are come out of her, and until her iniquity is filled up; for
then he will execute the judgment written, and will remember the
Babylonians and all their ways.
Must antichrist be destroyed? Then this should make us glad when we
see the signs of his fall presenting themselves to our view.
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