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A Saint Indeed
A saint indeed: or The great work of a Christian, opened and pressed; from Prov. 4. 23 Being a seasonable and proper expedient for the recovery of the much decayed power of godliness, among the professors of these times. By John Flavell M. of the Gospel.
London: printed by W.R., 1668
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.
Well then, as Luther told Melanchthon, desinat Philippus esse rector mundi: so say I to you, let infinite wisdom, power and love alone; for by these, all Creatures are swayed, and actions guided, in reference to the Church. Its none of our work to rule the World, but to submit to him that doth, non caeco impetu volvuntur rotae, the motions of Providence are all judicious, the Wheels are full of eyes: it is enough, that the affairs of Zion are in a good hand.
Well then, as Luther told Melancthon, desinat Philippus esse rector mundi: so say I to you, let infinite wisdom, power and love alone; for by these, all Creatures are swayed, and actions guided, in reference to the Church. Its none of our work to rule the World, but to submit to him that doth, non caeco impetu volvuntur rotae, the motions of Providence are all judicious, the Wheels are full of eyes: it is enough, that the affairs of Sion are in a good hand.
2. Direct. Ponder this heart-supporting truth, in reference to Scions trouble. That how many troubles soever are upon her, yet her King is in her.
2. Direct. Ponder this heart-supporting truth, in reference to Sions trouble. That how many troubles soever are upon her, yet her King is in her.
What? Hath the Lord forsaken his Churches? hath he sold them into the enemies hand? Doth he not regard what evil befalls them? that our hearts sink at this rate? Is it not too shameful an undervaluing of the great God? and too much magnifying of poor impotent man to fear and tremble at Creatures, whilst God is in the midst of us? The Churches enemies are many and mighty, let that be granted; yet that Argument with which Caleb and Joshua strove to raise their own hearts, is of as much force now as it was then: The Lord is with us, fear them not,