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Divine Conduct, or The Mystery of Providence
Divine conduct, or, The mystery of Providence wherein the being and efficacy of Providence is asserted and vindicated : the methods of Providence as it passes through the several stages of our lives opened : and the proper course of improving all Providences / directed in a treatise upon Psalm 57 ver 2 by John Flavell ...Divine conduct, or, The mysterie of Providence wherein the being and efficacy of Providence is asserted and vindicated : the methods of Providence as it passes through the several stages of our lives opened : and the proper course of improving all Providences / directed in a treatise upon Psalm 57 ver 2 by John Flavell ...
London: printed by R.W. for Francis Tyton, 1678
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.
(1.) This will greatly confirm to us the truth of the Scripture, when we shall see its truth so manifest in the events. Certainly had Scripture no other seal or attestation, this alone would be an unanswerable Argument of its divinity. When men shall find in all ages the works of God wrought so exactly according to this model, that we may say, As we have read or heard, so have we seen. O how great a confirmation is here before our eyes!
(1.) This will greatly confirm to us the truth of the Scripture, when we shall see its truth so manifest in the events. Certainly had Scripture no other seal or attestation, this alone would be an unanswerable Argument of its divinity. When men shall find in all ages the works of God wrought so exactly according to this model, that we may say, As we have read or heard, so have we seen. O how great a con•irmation is here before our eyes!
(2.) This will abundantly direct and instruct us in our present duties under all Providences. We shall know hereby what we have to do, and how to carry our selves under all changes of conditions. You can learn the voice and •rrand of the rod only from the Word, Psal. 94. 12. The Word interprets the works of God. Providences in themselves, are not a perfect guide. They often puzzle and entangle our thoughts; but bring them to the Word, and your duty will be quickly manifested, as Psal. 73. 16, 17. Until I went into the Sanctuary, then I understood their end: and, not only their end; but his own duty, to be quiet in an afflicted condition, and not envy their prosperity.
(2.) This will abundantly direct and instruct us in our present duties under all Providences. We shall know hereby what we have to do, and how to carry our selves under all changes of conditions. You can learn the voice and •rrand of the rod only from the Word,