CHAP. I. God will sometimes be honoured, rather with the sufferings of men in high places, then with their services, Page 1
Chap. 2. The opening of the words, with the several doctrines in this Text, 7
Chap. 3. Gods people, though dear to God, yet usually have been in an afflicted estate, 9
Chap. 4. What use we should make of Gods sparing us from the woeful afflictions which have befallen, and do befall others, 25
Chap. 5. The Reasons of the afflicted estate of Gods people, from the malice of the Devil and wicked men, 31
Chap. 6. Many Reasons why God order things in his providence so, as his beloved should be under sore afflictions in this world, 38
⟨image 7⟩Chap. 7. What use we should make of Gods ordering his people to an afflicted condition, 60
Chap. 8. Eleven Rules for preparation to suffer afflictions, 71
Chap. 9. Duties required of us, when God calls us to an afflicted condition, 86
Chap. 10. Wicked men have pleasures in ways of sin, while Gods people endure much hardship in ways of holiness, 99
Chap. 11. Afflicted godliness, is better then delightful wickedness, 106
Chap. 12. Who are the truly wise men; with encouragement to the Saints in the happy choice they have made, 132
Chap. 13. The evil of an ill choice, discovered, 145
Chap. 14. The drawing mens hearts to a happy choice, 158
Chap. 15. The true pleasantness of all the ways of godliness, 169
Chap. 16. A spiritual eye can see an excellency in Gods people, though under great affliction, 199
Chap. 17. What we are to learn from that high esteem a gracious heart hath of the Saints in their sorest afflictions, 215
Chap. 18. A gracious heart will appear for the people of God, whatsoever sufferings may follow upon it, 228
Chap. 19. Enjoyment of communion with Gods people is worth the enduring much affliction, 243
Chap. 20. Persuasions to draw to the joining with the people of God in the nearest communion, 265
Chap. 21. Objections against joining with Gods people ⟨image 7⟩answered, 274
Chap. 22. Instructions to those who are joined in communion with Gods people, 291
Chap. 23. How should Gods people so walk as to draw others in love with their communion, 293
Chap. 24. We should satisfy our selves in communion with the Saints, and improve it to the utmost advantage we can, 307
Chap. 25. Whatsoever is but for a season, cannot satisfy a gracious heart, 314
Chap. 26.
CHAP. I. GOd will sometimes be honored, rather with the sufferings of men in high places, then with their services, Page 1
Chap. 2. The opening of the words, with the several doctrines in this Text, 7
Chap. 3. Gods people, though dear to God, yet usually have been in an afflicted estate, 9
Chap. 4. What use we should make of Gods sparing us from the woful afflictions which have befaln, and do befal others, 25
Chap. 5. The Reasons of the afflicted estate of Gods people, from the malice of the Devil and wicked men, 31
Chap. 6. Many Reasons why God order things in his providence so, as his beloved should be under sore afflictions in this world, 38
⟨image 7⟩Chap. 7. What use we should make of Gods ordering his people to an afflicted condition, 60
Chap. 8. Eleven Rules for preparation to suffer afflictions, 71
Chap. 9. Duties required of us, when God calls us to an afflicted condition, 86
Chap. 10. Wicked men have pleasures in ways of sin, while Gods people endure much hardship in ways of holiness, 99
Chap. 11. Afflicted godliness, is better then delightful wickedness, 106
Chap. 12. Who are the truly wise men; with encouragement to the Saints in the happy choice they have made, 132
Chap. 13. The evil of an ill choice, discovered, 145
Chap. 14. The drawing mens hearts to a happy choyce, 158
Chap. 15. The true pleasantness of all the ways of godliness, 169
Chap. 16. A spiritual eye can see an excellency in Gods people, though under great affliction, 199
Chap. 17. What we are to learn from that high esteem a gracious heart hath of the Saints in their sorest afflictions, 215
Chap. 18. A gracious heart will appear for the people of God, whatsoever sufferings may follow upon it, 228
Chap. 19. Enjoyment of communion with Gods people is worth the enduring much affliction, 243
Chap. 20. Perswasions to draw to the joyning with the people of God in the nearest communion, 265
Chap. 21. Objections against joyning with Gods people ⟨image 7⟩answered, 274
Chap. 22. Instructions to those who are joyned in communion with Gods people, 291
Chap. 23. How should Gods people so walk as to draw others in love with their communion, 293
Chap. 24. We should satisfie our selves in communion with the Saints, and improve it to the utmost advantage we can, 307
Chap. 25. Whatsoever is but for a season, cannot satisfie a gracious heart, 314
Chap. 26.