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child; and therefore this is not a fit place for
thee to be in. Note, It is a great comfort to
women with child to think that they are under
the particular cognizance and care of the divine
Providence. God graciously considers their
case and suits supports to it. Now,
1 The angel assures her of a safe delivery, and
that of a son, which Abram desired. This fright
and ramble of hers might have destroyed her
hope of an offspring; but God dealt not with her
according to her folly: Thou shalt bear a son.
She was saved in child-bearing, not only by
providence, but by promise.
2. He names her child, which was an honour
both to her and it: Call him Ishmael, God will
hear; and the reason is, because the Lord has
heard; he has, and therefore he will.
Note, The experience we have had of God's
seasonable kindness to us in distress would
encourage us to hope for similar help in similar
exigencies, Ps 10:17. He has heard thy
affliction, Ge 16:11.
Note, Even where there is little cry of devotion,
the God of pity sometimes graciously hears the