A39669:2701
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
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Inference 2.
How absurd and dangerous must it be for Christians to follow 1the examples of the blind world? Let the blind follow the blind, but let not those whom God hath enlightened do so. Christians, never let those lead you, who are led blindfolded by the Devil themselves. The holiness and heavenliness of Christians was wont to set the world a wondering that they would not run with them into the same excess of riot, 1 Pet. 4. 4. But sure since God hath opened your eyes, and showed you the dangerous courses they walk in, it would be the greatest wonder of all, if you should be the companions of such men, and tread in the steps of their examples. Christian, as humble and lowly thoughts as thou hast of thy self, yet I would have thee understand thy self to be too good to be the associate of such men. Discamus sanctam superbiam, & sciamus nos esse illis meliores. If they will walk with you in the way of duty and holiness, let them come and welcome: receive them with both arms, and be glad of their company; but beware you walk not in their paths, lest they be a snare unto you. Did ⟨p. 588⟩they see the end of their way, they would never walk in it themselves, why then will you walk with them, who do see it?
How absurd and dangerous must it be for Christians to follow 1the examples of the blind world? Let the blind follow the blind, but let not those whom God hath enlightned do so. Christians, never let those lead you, who are led blindfolded by the Devil themselves. The holiness and heavenliness of Christians was wont to set the world a wondering that they would not run with them into the same excess of riot,