A39669:2382
The Method of Grace
The method of grace, in bringing home the eternal redemption contrived by the Father, and accomplished by the Son through the effectual application of the spirit unto God's elect, being the second part of Gospel redemption : wherein the great mystery of our union and communion with Christ is opened and applied, unbelievers invited, false pretenders convicted, every mans claim to Christ examined, and the misery of Christless persons discovered and bewailed / by John Flavell ...The method of grace, in bringing home the eternal redemption contrived by the Father, and accomplished by the Son through the effectual application of the spirit unto God's elect, being the second part of Gospel redemption : wherein the great mysterie of our union and communion with Christ is opened and applied, unbelievers invited, false pretenders convicted, every mans claim to Christ examined, and the misery of Christless persons discovered and bewailed / by John Flavell ...
London: printed by M. White for Francis Tyton, 1681
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.
First, That his heart was intently set upon it. Psal. 4. 8. Thy Law is in the midst of my heart, or bowels.
Secondly, That he never sainted under the many great discouragements he frequently met withal in that work. Isa. 42. 4. He shall not fail, nor be discouraged.
Thirdly, That the shortness of his time provoked him to the greatest diligence. John 9. 4. I must work the work of him that sent me while it is day, for the night cometh when no man can work.
Fourthly, That he improved all opportunities, companies, and occurrences to further the great work which was under his hand. John 4. 6, 10.