A fourth volume containing one hundred and fifty sermons on several texts of Scripture…

1. By an immoderate Care after worldly Comforts. When we are so solicitous about outward Supports, what we shall do, and what will become of us, that is a sure sign of a worldly Heart. We dare not trust God's Providence, but cark our selves: Luke 12.29. And seek ye not what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful Mind. The words, [Greek or Hebrew] signifies, Do not hang like a Meteor in the Air, hovering between Heaven and Earth, between Doubts and Fears. This is to take God's Work out of his Hands; as the Care of the Son is a Reproach of the Father. It is a sign we dare not trust God's Providence, but will ⟨p. 60⟩be our own Carvers, we reprove and tax his Providence as if he were not solicitous enough for us.

1. By an immoderate Care after worldly Comforts. When we are so sollicitous about outward Supports, what we shall do, and what will become of us, that is a sure sign of a worldly Heart. We dare not trust God's Providence, but cark our selves: Luke 12.29. And seek ye not what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful Mind. The words, 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 signifies, Do not hang like a Meteor in the Air, hovering between Heaven and Earth, between Doubts and Fears. This is to take God's Work out of his Hands; as the Care of the Son is a Reproach of the Father. It is a sign we dare not trust God's Providence, but will ⟨p. 60⟩be our own Carvers, we reprove and tax his Providence as if he were not sollicitous enough for us.

Obj. But must we not be careful and provident? I answer, 1. Do your present Work, and for the future leave it to God. God would have us look no farther than the present day, provided we do not embezzle our Estate by idle Projects, or in carnal Pleasures, or wasteful Profusion; and provided we be not negligent in our Calling: Let us do our Work, and let God alone for future Times. It is a Mercy. God would have our Care look no farther than the present day,