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Meditations and discourses concerning the glory of Christ applied unto unconverted sinners, and saints…Meditations and discourses concerning the glory of Christ applyed unto unconverted sinners, and saints…
Meditations and discourses concerning the glory of Christ applied unto unconverted sinners, and saints under spiritual decays : in two chapters, from John XVII, xxiv / by the late Reverend John Owen ...Meditations and discourses concerning the glory of Christ applyed unto unconverted sinners, and saints under spiritual decayes : in two chapters, from John XVII, xxiv / by the late Reverend John Owen ...
London: printed by J.A. for William Marshall, 1691
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5. IF we should make a particular Enquiry into the State of our Souls, with respect unto those Graces which are most useful, and tend most to the Glory of God, it is to be feared, that the Decays of many would be made very evident; such are Zeal, Humility, Contriteness of Heart, Spiritual mindedness, vigour of Soul, and Delight in the ways of God, Love, Charity, Self-denial, and like. Are we fat and flourishing in these things even in old Age? Are they in us, and do abound, as the Apostle speaks? 2 Pet. 1. 8. Do we bring forth the fruit of them so as to show the Faithfulness of God in his supply of Grace? I shall not make a particular Enquiry into them, but only give two General Rules whereby we may try our selves with respect unto them all.
1. THE loss of a Spiritual Appetite unto the Food of our Souls, is an Evidence of a Decay in all these Graces. Spiritual Appetite consists in Earnest Desires, and a Savoury Relish: So it is described by the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 2, 3. As newborn Babes desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby; if so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. There is required unto this Spiritual Appetite an earnest desire of the Word, grounded on an Experience of the Grace of God in it unto this end, that we may grow and thrive Spiritually thereby. And this Appetite will give us as just a measure of the State of Grace in us, as a Natural Appetite unto wholesome Food, with due digestion thereon, doth give of a good state of Health in the Body.
1. THE loss of a Spiritual Appetite unto the Food of our Souls, is an Evidence of a Decay in all these Graces. Spiritual Appetite consists in Earnest Desires, and a Savoury Relish: So it is described by the Apostle, 1 Pet. 2. 2, 3. As newborn Babes desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby; if so be you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. There is required unto this Spiritual Appetite an earnest desire of the Word, grounded on an Experience of the Grace of God in it unto this end, that we may grow and thrive Spiritually thereby. And this Appetite will give us as just a measure of the State of Grace in us, as a Natural Appetite unto wholsome Food, with due digestion thereon, doth give of a good state of Health in the Body.