Wisd. iii. 3.PEACE, Pax. This Word is used in the Scripture in different Manners. Generally it is put for Peace and Tranquillity, either publick or private; but often it stands for the Prosperity and Happiness of this present Life. To go in Peace, to die in Peace. God give you Peace. Let Peace be within this Ps. cxxii. 6.House. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem, that is, wish it all sorts of Happiness and Prosperity. Is it Peace? That is, Is all well? The Just in the other Life are in Peace; they enjoy a perfect Tranquillity, and wait in Peace for their happy Change. St. Paul in the Titles of his Epistles generally wisheth for Grace and Peace to the Faithful, to whom he writes. Gratia vobis & pax. Jesus Christ recommends to his Disciples, to have Peace with all Men, and with each other. God promises his People to water Isai. lxvi. 12. Ezek.them as with a River of Peace, and to make with them a Covenant of Peace. These Expressions are very intelligible.
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