Matthew Poole and continuators on Amos 4:13

13 For lo, he that formeth the mountains , and createth the wind , and declareth unto man, what is his thought , that maketh the morning darkness , and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, the LORD, the God of hosts is his name .

To move them to act for their safety, the Prophet tells them how great and dreadful God is, the most dreadfull and terrible Enemy, but the most desireable Friend.

When there was not a Mountain or Hill, or the least dust of either, thy God O Israel formed them, and it is wisdom to return to him for he can remove difficulties and pressures were they as heavy as Mountains, and so he can mend all with you quickly, and if your confidences in sinful wayes were as strong as Mountains he can overthrow them, return therefore and repent.

Giveth being by an Almighty will.

Which for its instability seems of contrary nature to Mountains, which doth shake them and overturn foundations, that wind which we feel, and hear though we see it not, that makes hideous noises, and works dreadful effects. The Storms you are threatned with O Israel, are like the Wind, dreadful irre[illegible: 3 letters]table, but as the Wind raised and ruled by God, who can soon with one word lay them all asleep, return therefore to him.

Think not by any counsels to prevent what God determines against an impenitent and sinful nation, as his power is infinite in creating, his wisdom is infinite too and unsearchable and he can and will take sinners in their incorrigible wickednesses and punish them, be wise therefore and return to him by Repentance.

Can as easily turn outward prosperity into extream adversity as he can turn a glorious morning into a dark dismall and overclouded day, so will do against you if you repent not, and can turn a cloudy morning into brightness, and misery into happiness if you Repent.

Can tread under foot the Idols that are worshipt on high places of the Earth, and trample on high and mighty Potentates, exalted above ordinary men as highestHills are above lowest valleys.

In this lower World.

Who alone am the Lord the Eternal and mighty God.

Whose soveraign power and command all Creatures obey, and act for or against us as he willeth.

Marginal references: Or, spirit.; chap. 5.8.; Deut. 32.13. & 33.29.