15. But in mine adversity they rejoiced. In my
halting they were delighted. Danger was near, and they sang songs over my
expected defeat. And gathered themselves together, like vultures around
a dying sheep. They found a common joy in my ruin, and therefore met together
to keep the feast. Yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me.
Those who deserved horsewhipping came together to plot. Like curs around a sick
lion, the mean wretches taunted and insulted one whose name had been their
terror. How unanimous are the powers of evil; how heartily do men serve the
devil; and none decline his service because they are not endowed with great
abilities! I knew it not. It was all done behind my back. What a fluster
the world may be in, and the cause of it all may not even know that he has
given offense. They did tear me, and ceased not. When slanderers have
their hand in they are loath to leave off. That lovers of the Gospel are not at
this time torn is to be attributed to the providence of God.
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