preferred to the method of the first convictions, enlightenings,
-- IV. They arise from the mind's being enlightened to understand or apprehend divine things.
-- V. They are attended with a conviction of the reality and certainty of divine things.
-- VI. They are attended with evangelical humiliation.
-- VII. They are attended with a change of nature.
-- VIII. They are attended with the lamblike, dovelike spirit and temper of Jesus Christ
-- IX. They are attended with a Christian tenderness of spirit.
-- X. They have beautiful symmetry and proportion.
-- XI. The higher they are raised, the more is a longing of soul after spiritual attainments increased.
-- XII. They have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice
1. Christian practice and holy life is a sign of sincerity to others
2. Christian practice is the chief evidence to ourselves, much to be preferred to the method of the first convictions, enlightenings, comforts, or any immanent discoveries or exercises of grace whatsoever
INTRODUCTION.
THERE is no question whatsoever, that is of greater importance to mankind, and what is more concerns every individual person to be