Divine Conduct, or The Mystery of Providence

But when a man is once in Christ, then all Providences are sanctified and sweet, Tit. 1. 15. Unto the pure, all things are pure. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the treasures of many wicked, Psal. 37. 16. Now Christ becomes an head of Influence, as well as of Dominion; and in all things he consults the good of his own members, Eph. 1. 22.

But when a man is once in Christ, then all Providences are sanctified and sweet, Tit. 1. 15. Vnto the pure, all things are pure. A little that a righteous man hath, is better than the treasures of many wicked, Psal. 37. 16. Now Christ becomes an head of Influence, as well as of DominJon; and in all things he consults the good of his own members, Eph. 1. 22.

The dispensation of all our comforts and mercies,§3 is by his direction and appointment. It's true, the Angels are employed in the Kingdom of Providence, they move the wheels, (i. e.) are instrumental in all the revolutions in this lower world; but still they receive directions and orders from Christ, as you may see in that admirable Scheme of Providences, Ezek. 1. 25, 26, &c. Now what an endearing meditation is this! What ever Creature be instrumental for any good to you, it's your Lord Jesus Christ that gave the orders and commands to that Creature to do it; and without it they could have done nothing for you: It's your head in Heaven that consults your peace and comfort on Earth: these be the fruits of his care for you. So in the prevention and restraints of evil; 'tis he that bridles in the wrath of Devils and men; he holds the reins in his own hands,