Distinguishing Marks not Applicable to the Church (2)
“Fourthly, the number of professing members is also proposed as a distinguishing mark. This, however, has not so much as … Continue reading Distinguishing Marks not Applicable to the Church (2)
Distinguishing Marks not Applicable to the Church (1)
Not an endorsement of a’Brakel; just some things of historical and theological interest: “We shall first present those matters which … Continue reading Distinguishing Marks not Applicable to the Church (1)
Resolute industry
“Maintain also a resolute industry under the labours and difficulties of your callings. Time and use will make that easy … Continue reading Resolute industry
Makes drudgery divine
“Work ‘as unto the Lord, and not to men.’ This will enoble the meanest employment, and secure your highest end … Continue reading Makes drudgery divine
Incompetence treadmill
I believe this poem by Jonathan Swift has relevance to a sober assessment of vocational abilities and aptitudes given by … Continue reading Incompetence treadmill
The Ordinance of Labour
This is just another addition to my archives on the subject of vocation: “That Adam’s labour consisted in dressing the … Continue reading The Ordinance of Labour
Circumstances Considered in Choice Callings
“The circumstances of persons are also to be considered in the choice of a calling. It is absurd to set … Continue reading Circumstances Considered in Choice Callings
Mundane and the Tragic
“A plain employment, very well suits a plain education; but it will require uncommon wisdom and humility, for persons of … Continue reading Mundane and the Tragic
The Richard Rule
“The Almighty God may do what he will, we must do what we might; that is, fit the means to … Continue reading The Richard Rule
Render their weakness the more conspicuous
“The employment or calling we choose, must be suitable or fit. Rashness and negligence herein, has often been the ruin … Continue reading Render their weakness the more conspicuous
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