l 18 Eli(ha's C £t Y, &c. e to this day ? And (hall not our Souls ( and Bodies) mount ere long as his bath dine? (4.) Where bath he left Elea? Even in this World and Body, and under obligations to his Minifterial Work (but far below him in abilities and grace for fervice) and in bis Militant, and Pilgrim -flaw, whilft here. (s.) Where is our Elijab's God ? Not out of all light and hearing. Not where hemay notbe addreft unto nor Commun'd and pervailed with, about and for things heedful for an Indigent and Craving Prophet. (6.) What muff I do ro gut ( though but a fragment or fome fmall corner of) our Elijah's'Mantle ? Noneof his extraordi- narymeafures for fpecial fervice can, or do I look for. But 'Study, Meditation, Prayer, and Faithfulnefs through the Mediationof his great friendand mine (Christ at the right band of the Father) fo much may be defired, endeavoured after, and expected ( through ,grace) as may enable me fafely to train up Souls for God. z Tim. ii. t s. (7.) What muff I do to meet with out Elijah and his God in peace? 2 Tim, iv. t -- -q. 1.1V. 14 -- 16. Ati.xx. 18---31. Whht is the Courfe that I muff take? Muff not my Eye be inward, upward, forward, backward, round about? Muff Ìnotendeavour to knowmyErrand, Warrant, Difficulties, Duties and Encouragements ? Mains notknowwhat I fay ? Confider what I know ? be- lieve what 1 confider ? tell what I believe? Prove what I affert ? Praftice what I Preach ? And promote the Christian Intereftwith allwifdom, diligence, and faith- fulnefs; as my Predeceffor did before me? Let me then beg your Prayers to God for me, as the Great Apoftle did for him1Col. iv. 3,4. Rom.xv.3o---32. Eph. vi. 19. Your Prayers, and the Supply of the Spirit in thofe great Inffances, in-z'Tina, t. 7. will do myWork to purpofe. FI N I S.
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