A96109:99
The saints delight. To which is annexed a treatise of meditation
The saints delight. To which is annexed a treatise of meditation. / By Thomas Watson, minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy.
London: printed by T.R. & E.M. for Ralph Smith, 1657
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Use 4 Direct. For the attaining this blessed delight in the Law of God, three things are requisite.
Use 4 Direct. FOr the attaining this blessed delight in the Law of God, three things are requisite.
1. Set an high estimate upon the Word; what the judgement prizeth, the affections embrace; he that values gold, will delight in it; we are apt (through a principle of Atheism) to entertain slight thoughts of Religion, therefore our affections are so slight. David prized Gods Statutes at a high rate; more to be desired are they than gold, yea ⟨p. 52⟩than much fine gold, Psal. 19.10. and hence grew that inflamed love to them; I will delight my self in thy Statutes, Psal. 119.16.
1. Set an high estimate upon the Word; what the judgement prizeth, the affections embrace; he that values gold, will delight in it; we are apt (through a principle of Atheisme) to entertaine slight thoughts of Religion, therefore our affections are so slight. David prized Gods Statutes at a high rate; more to be desired are they than gold, yea ⟨p. 52⟩than much fine gold, Psal. 19.10. and hence grew that enflamed love to them; I will delight my selfe in thy Statutes, Psal. 119.16.