A39665:1672
Husbandry spiritualized, or, The heavenly use of earthly things consisting of many pleasant observations,…
Husbandry spiritualized, or, The heavenly use of earthly things consisting of many pleasant observations, pertinent applications, and serious reflections and each chapter concluded with a divine and suitable poem : directing husband-men to the most excellent improvements of their common employments : whereunto is added ... several choice occasional meditations / by John Flavell.Husbandry spiritualized, or, The heavenly use of earthly things consisting of many pleasant observations, pertinent applications, and serious reflections and each chapter concluded with a divine and suitable poem : directing husband-men to the most excellent improvements of their common imployments : whereunto is added ... several choice occasional meditations / by John Flavell.
London : Printed and are to be sold by Robert Boulter, l674
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The tree that is to be hewen down for the fire, stands in §1the Orchard among other flourishing trees, where it hath enjoyed the benefit of a good soil, a strong fence and much culture; but being barren, these privileges secure it not from the fire. It is not our standing in the visible church, by a powerless profession among real Saints, with whom we have been associated, and enjoyed the rich and excellent waterings of Ordinances, that can secure us from the wrath of God, Mat. 3. 8. 9. Bring forth fruits meet for repentance, and think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our father. Neither Abraham, nor Abraham's God, will acknowledge such degenerate children; if Abraham's faith be not in your hearts, it will be no advantage that Abraham's blood runs in your veins. 'Twill be a poor plea for Judas, when he shall stand before Christ in judgment, to say, Lord, I was one of thy family, I preached for thee, I did eat and drink in thy presence. Let these Scriptures be consulted, Mat. 7. 22. Mat. 25. 11, 12. Rom. 2. 17. ad 25.
The tree that is to be hewen down for the fire, stands in §1the Orchard among other flourishing trees, where it hath enjoyed the benefit of a good soyl, a strong fence and much culture; but being barren, these priviledges secure it not from the fire. It is not our standing in the visible church, by a powerless profession among real Saints, with whom we have been associated, and enjoyed the rich and excellent waterings of Ordinances, that can secure us from the wrath of God, Mat. 3. 8. 9. Bring forth fruits meet for repentance, and think not to say within your selves, we have Abraham to our father. Neither Abraham, nor Abrahams God, will acknowledge such degenerate children; if Abrahams faith be not in your hearts, it will be no advantage that Abrahams bloud runs in your veins. 'Twill be a poor plea for Iudas, when he shall stand before Christ in judgment, to say, Lord, I was one of thy family, I preached for thee, I did eat and drink in thy presence. Let these Scriptures be consulted,