Divine Conduct, or The Mystery of Providence

How much God hath honoured you in this respect, the World will understand better, when your Lordship shall be gathered to your Fathers, and sleep in the dust, then he that praiseth, cannot be suspected of flattery; nor he that is praised, be moved with vain glory: But the approbation of God, is infinitely better than the most glorious Name among men, before, or after death.

And as it is most honourable to serve, so you will find it most comfortable to observe the ways of God in his ⟨image 5⟩Providence. To compose our selves to think of the Conduct of Providence through all the Stages of life we have hitherto passed. To note the results of its profound Wisdom, the Effects of its tender Care, the distinguishing fruits of its special Bounty: To mark how Providences have gone along step by step with the Promises, and both with us, till they have now brought us near to our Everlasting Rest, Oh how delectable! how transporting are such Meditations as these!

And as it is most honourable to serve, so you will find it most comfortable to observe the wayes of God in his ⟨image 5⟩Providence. To compose our selves to think of the Conduct of Providence through all the Stages of life we have hitherto passed. To note the results of its profound Wisdom, the Effects of its tender Care, the distinguishing fruits of its special Bounty: To mark how Providences have gone along step by step with the Promises, and both with us, till they have now brought us near to our Everlasting Rest, Oh how delectable! how transporting are such Meditations as these!

My Lord, It is the design of this Manual, to assert the Being and Efficacy of Providence against the Atheism of the times; and to display the Wisdom and care of the Providence of God in all the Concerns of that people who are really his. 'Tis probable, if your Lordship will stoop to such a vulgar composure, somewhat may occur of a grateful relish to your pious