a curse among the heathen] A forme of execration and cursing; as thus (God do to me, or thee as he hath done to the Jews, or, God make thee like a Jew) or the like, making their calamitie a pattern for any fearfull imprecation. See Deuteronomy 28:37. Jer. 24. 9 and 29. 18. 22. &42. 18. Psalms 83:11. &Psalms 102:8. be a blessing] A forme to be used in blessing of others: as the like, Rth 4:11-12. See Zephaniah 3:20. fear not] Cast no doubt, mistrust not your own weaknesse, nor your enemies strength, &c. but go on in the work and be confident of Gods aide.