A39696:607
Two treatises the first of fear, from Isa. 8, v. 12, 13, and part…
Two treatises the first of fear, from Isa. 8, v. 12, 13, and part of the 14 : the second, The righteous man's refuge in the evil day, from Isaiah 26, verse 20 / by John Flavell.
London: printed by H.H. for Robert Boulter, 1682
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.
1. It is made over to them in Promises for their direction and guidance when they know not what to do, or which way to take. So Psal. 25. 9. The meek will he guide in judgment, and the meek will he teach his way, And Isa. 58. 11. The Lord shall guide thee continually. And Psal. 32. 8. I will guide thee with mine eye. And with this the Psalmist encourages himself, Psal. 73. 24. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory. O what an invaluable mercy is this! we should make Shipwreck both of our Temporal and Eternal mercies quickly, were it not for the guidance of Divine Wisdom.
1. It is made over to them in Promises for their direction and guidance when they know not what to do, or which way to take. So Psal. 25. 9. The meek will he guide in judgment, and the meek will he teach his way, And Isa. 58. 11. The Lord shall guide thee continually. And Psal. 32. 8. I will guide thee with mine eye. And with this the Psalmist encourages himself, Psal. 73. 24. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterwards receive me to glory. O what an invaluable mercy is this! we should make Shipwrack both of our Temporal and Eternal mercies quickly, were it not for the guidance of Divine Wisdom.
2. To Extricate them when involved in difficulties: So 2 Pet. 2. 9. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation. They know not how, but their God doth; they are often at a lo, but he is never: So