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The works of George Swinnock, M.A
The works of George Swinnock, M.A. containing these several treatises ...
London: printed by J.B. for Tho. Parkhurst, 1665
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Chapter 11: Means whereby Christians may exercise themselves to Godliness; Frequent Meditation of t…
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Call thy self to an account daily for thy mercies; Ask thy self, How much am I indebted to my God? what privative, what positive mercies do I partake of? what old, what new, what night, what day mercies, what mercies at home, what abroad, what personal, what domestical, what national mercies do I enjoy? or am a sharer in? what bodily, what spiritual mercies do I receive? what time, what talents, have I to trade with, and reckon for? This will help the soul to be speedy and hearty in thankfulness, and force it to Davids Interrogation, What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits? What hot love should I return, what an holy life should I lead? Do this daily; It is much better to pay sums when they are little, then when they are large. Wise men that are able, find it the best way to pay ready money for their wares. Neglect herein, causeth many mistakes and inconveniences, and many times differences amongst friends.
Call thy self to an account daily for thy mercies; Ask thy self, How much am I indebted to my God? what privative, what positive mercies do I partake of? what old, what new, what night, what day mercies, what mercies at home, what abroad, what personal, what domestical, what national mercies do I enjoy? or am a sharer in? what bodily, what spiritual mercies do I receive? what time, what talents, have I to trade with, and reckon for? This will help the soul to be speedy and hearty in thankfulness, and force it to Davids Interrogation, What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits? What hot love should I return, what an holy life should I lead? Do this daily; It is much better to pay sums when they are little, then when they are large. Wise men that are able, find it the best way to pay ready money for their wares. Neglect herein, causeth many mistakes and inconveniencies, and many times differences amongst friends.
Having spoken to this particular in the sixth Chapter, I shall say no more to it here, though indeed I judge it next to a new nature, not inferior to any means of godliness.
Having spoken to this particular in the sixth Chapter, I shall say no more to it here, though indeed I judge it next to a new nature, not inferiour to any means of godliness.