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210 he hath oppressed. For this way the Justice of God would shine out the more illustriously to us. Rather your stupidity in my Mind. For who art thou that not only presumest to lead on the judgements of God, but also to prescribe him his season? Do you think him your judge, or rather your Lictour or Executioner? Dispatch, lead him off (say you) scourge him, cover his face, and hang him up: For it is my will it should be so. O impudence! But God wills it otherwise, who (you ought to know) sees more clearly into these matters, and punishes for other ends. The heats of passion, and a certain desire of Revenge transport us; from all which God is most remotely distant, and intends the warning and correction of others: For he best knowes to whom and when these things may be useful. The choice of times is of great moment, and for want of a due and seasonable administration, the safest medicines Rh