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Navigation spiritualized: or, A new compass for seamen consisting of XXXII points of pleasant observations, profitable applications, and serious reflections: all concluded with so many spiritual poems. Whereunto is now added, I. A sober consideration of the sin of drunkenness. II. The harlots face in the Scripture-glass. III. The art of preserving the fruit of the lips. IV. The resurrection of buried mercies and promises. V. The sea-mans catechism. Being an essay toward their much desired reformation from the horrible and detestable [sic] sins of drunkenness, swearing, uncleanness, forgetfulness of mercies, violation of promises, and atheistical contempt of death. Fit to be seriously recommended to their profane relations, whether sea-men or others, by all such as unfeignedly desire their eternal welfare. By John Flavel, minister of the Gospel.Navigation spiritualiz'd: or, A new compass for seamen consisting of XXXII points of pleasant observations, profitable applications, and serious reflections: all concluded with so many spiritual poems. Whereunto is now added, I. A sober consideration of the sin of drunkenness. II. The harlots face in the Scripture-glass. III. The art of preserving the fruit of the lips. IV. The resurrection of buried mercies and promises. V. The sea-mans catechism. Being an essay toward their much desir'd reformation from the horrible and destable [sic] sins of drunkenness, swearing, uncleanness, forgetfulness of mercies, violation of promises, and atheistical contempt of death. Fit to be seriously recommmended to their profane relations, whether sea-men or others, by all such as unfeignedly desire their eternal welfare. By John Flavel, minister of the Gospel.
London: printed for M. Fabian, 1698
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A New Compass for Sea-Men: OR, Navigation Spiritualiz'd. › Chapter 5 › APPLICATION
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APPLICATION
Thus watchful and suspicions ought we to be in Spiritual Concernments. We should study, and be acquainted with Satan's Wiles and Policy: The Apostle takes it for granted, that Christians are not ignorant of his devices, 2 Cor. 2. 11. The Serpent's eye (as one saith) would do well in the Dove's head: The Devil is a cunning Pirate, he puts out false Colours, and ordinarily comes up to the Christian in the disguise of a friend.
Thus watchful and suspicions ought we to be in Spiritual Concernmets. We should study, and be acquainted with Satan's Wiles and Policy: The Apostle takes it for granted, that Christians are not ignorant of his devices, 2 Cor. 2. 11. The Serpent's eye (as one saith) would do well in the Dove's head: The Devil is a cunning Pirate, he puts out false Colours, and ordinarily comes up to the Christan in the disguise of a friend.
O the manifold depths and stratagems of Satan, to destroy Souls! Though he have no Wisdom to do himself good, yet policy enough to do us mischief. He lies in ambush behind our lawful comforts and ⟨p. 20⟩employments: Yet for the most of men, how supine and careless are they, suspecting no danger; Their Souls, like Laish, dwell carelessly; their Senses unguarded. O what an easy prize and conquest doth the Devil make of them!