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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.
The Fifth Head.
Having given direction for the due management of this great and important duty, what remains, but that we now set our hearts to it, and make it the constant work of every day throughout our lives? O what peace, what pleasure, what stability, what holy courage and confidence would result from such an observation of Providence as hath been directed to! But alas! we may say with reference to the voices of Divine Providence, as it is Job 33. 14. God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. Many a time Providence hath spoken Instruction in duty, Conviction for iniquity, Encouragement under despondency; but we regard it not. How greatly are we all wanting to our duty, and comfort by this neglect! It will be but needful therefore to spread before you, the loveliness and excellency of walking with God in a due and daily observation of his Providences, that our souls may be fully engaged to it.
HAving given direction for the due management of this great and important duty, what remains, but that we now set our hearts to it, and make it the constant work of every day throughout our lives? O what peace, what pleasure, what stability, what holy courage and confidence would result from such an observation of Providence as hath been directed to! But alas! we may say with reference to the voices of Divine Providence, as it is Job 33. 14. God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. Many a time Providence hath spoken InstructJon in duty, ConvictJon for iniquity, Encouragement under despondency; but we regard it not. How greatly are we all wanting to our duty, and comfort by this neglect! It will be but needful therefore to spread before you, the loveliness and excellency of walking with God in a due and daily observation of his Providences, that our souls may be fully engaged to it.