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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.
In this duty all men are concerned at all times, and in every state, not only the people of God, but even the unregenerate also. I will therefore address some considerations proper to both. And first to the unregenerate, to stop their mouths from repining, and charging God foolishly, when Providence crosses them. Let them seriously consider these four things.
In this duty all men are concerned at all times, and in every state, not only the people of God, but even the unregenerate also. I will therefore address some considerations proper to both. And first to the unregenerate, to stop their mouths from repining, and charging God •oolishly, when Providence crosses them. Let them seriously consider these four things.
(1.) That Hell and Eternal damnation are the portion of their cup, according to the tenor of Law, and Gospel threatenings. Whatsoever therefore is short of this is to be admired as the fruit of Gods stupendous patience, and forbearance towards them. Ah poor souls! Know you not, that you are men and women condemned to wrath by the plain sentence of the Law? Mark 16. 16. John 3. 36. 2 Thess. 1. 6, 7. And if so, •ure there are other matters to exercise your thoughts, desires, fears and cares about than these. Alas! if you cannot bear a frown of Providence, a light cross in these things, how will you bear the everlasting burnings! A man that is to lose his head to morrow, is not very solicitous what bed he lies on, or how his Table is •urnisht the night before.
(1.) That Hell and Eternal damnation are the portion of their cup, according to the tenour of Law, and Gospel threatnings. Whatsoever therefore is short of this is to be admired as the fruit of Gods stupendious patience, and forbearance towards them. Ah poor souls! Know you not, that you are men and women condemned to wrath by the plain sentence of the Law?