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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 16 › REFLECTION.
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REFLECTION.
And is thy Word a Compass, to direct my course to Glory. O where am I then like to arrive at last, that in all my course have neglected it, and steered according to the counsel of my own heart! Lord, I have not made thy Word the Man of my counsel, but consulted with flesh and blood; I have not enquired at this Oracle, nor studied it, and made it the guide of my way; but walked after the sight of my eyes, and the lust of my heart. Whither Lord, can I come at last, but to Hell, after this rate and reckoning? Some have slighted thy Word professedly, and I have slighted it practically. I have a poor Soul embarked for Eternity, it is now floating on a dangerous Ocean, Rocks and Sands on every side, and I go a drift before every Wind of Temptation, and know not where I am. Ah Lord, convince me of the danger of this condition. O convince me of ⟨p. 62⟩my Ignorance in thy Word, and the fatal consequence and issue thereof. Lord, let me now resolve to study, prize, and obey it; hide it in my heart, that I may not sin against it. Open my understanding, that I may understand the Scriptures: Open my heart to entertain it in love. O thou that hast been so gracious to give a perfect Rule, give me also a perfect heart to walk by that Rule to glory!
And is thy Word a Compass, to direct my course to Glory. O where am I then like to arrive at last, that in all my course have neglected it, and steered according to the counsel of my own heart! Lord, I have not made thy Word the Man of my counsel, but consulted with flesh and blood; I have not enquired at this Oracle, nor studied it, and made it the guide of my way; but walked after the sight of my eyes, and the lust of my heart. Whither Lord, can I come at last, but to Hell, after this rate and reckoning? Some have slighted thy Word professedly, and I have slighted it practically. I have a poor Soul embarqued for Eternity, it is now floating on a dangerous Ocean, Rocks and Sands on every side, and I go a drift before every Wind of Temptation, and know not where I am. Ah Lord, convince me of the danger of this condition. O convince me of