A37049:691
A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions…A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions…
A practical exposition of the X. Commandments with a resolution of several momentous questions and cases of conscience.A practical exposition of the X. Commandements with a resolution of several momentous questions and cases of conscience.
London: printed for Dorman Newman, 1675
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
4. It should be gone about, in the right manner. 1. With Reverence, as if we were to hear God pronounce the Sentence, and speak his Mind; as while Saul is a taking, the People stand b •fore the Lord, 1 Sam. 10.19.22. 2. In the Faith that God guideth it; and so, without Anxiety and Fear. 3. In Singleness, Committing it to Him, even in Heart, as well as in Appearance; Abstaining from all Fraud or Tricks, or any thing which may have Influence, as a second cause, to mar or cast the Decision; this were a High way of mocking God, to put the Decision to Him, and yet to endeavour to give the Answer our selves.
4. It should be gone about, in the right manner. 1. With Reverence, as if we were to hear God pronounce the Sentence, and speak his Mind; as while Saul is a taking, the People stand b •fore the Lord, 1 Sam. 10.19.22. 2. In the Faith that God guideth it; and so, without Auxiety and Fear. 3. In Singleness, Committing it to Him, even in Heart, as well as in Appearance; Abstaining from all Fraud or Tricks, or any thing which may have Influence, as a second cause, to mar or cast the Decision; this were a High way of mocking God, to put the Decision to Him, and yet to endeavour to give the Answer our selves.
Lastly, After the Lot, there should be a Reverent Acknowledging of God's Mind, without Fretting or Grumbling, and a cheerful submitting to it, as we see in all the Cases instanced in Scripture. These Rules being observed, we think that for dividing of Stations or Charges; or of Portions, which cannot be otherways done, without Offence or Prejudice; Lots may be used.
Lastly, After the Lot, there should be a Reverent Acknowledging of God's Mind, without Fretting or Grumbling, and a chearful submitting to it, as we see in all the Cases instanced in Scripture. These Rules being observed, we think that for dividing of Stations or Charges; or of Portions, which cannot be otherways done, without Offence or Prejudice; Lots may be used.