God hath not surprised us by these providences, he gave us notice what he would do, and hath done no more than what he threatened long since, Lev_26:16, &c.; Deu_28:15, &c. It is true lie hath severely punished us, so as in his dispensation there appear no prints of pity, he hath set up our enemies, and hath made them to triumph over his people, but in all this he hath but justified his truth, and fulfilled his word.