...to receive the mind of God, whatever effects it may produce upon the inward or outward man. Indeed, for a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation of any portion of Scripture without invocation cfGod, to be taught and instructed by his Spirit, is a high provocation of him ; nor shall I expect...

...to receive the mind of God, whatever effects it may produce upon the inward or outward man. Indeed, for a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation...and instructed by his Spirit, is a high provocation to him ; nor shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who thus proudly engages in a work...

...internal instruction of the primary Teacher.'* Dr. Owen observes,'f with his usual impressivencss, ' For a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation...invocation of God, to be taught and instructed by hia Spirit, is a high provocation of him, nor shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who...

...word of God, he expresses in the following striking terms : — " He should be A MAN OF PRAYEK. HE NEEDS THE INTERNAL INSTRUCTION OF THE PRIMARY TEACHER."*...interpretation of any portion of Scripture without invopation of God, to be taught and instructed by his Spirit, is a high provocation of him ; nor shall...

...vigour, strength and alacrity, will hence result." John Owen, that voluminous theologian, said, " l''or a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation of...any portion of Scripture without invocation of God, is a high provocation to him." The famous Shepherd, of New England, when on his death-bed, addressed...

...be a man of prayer.'1' He believed, with one whose writings he greatly admired and studied, that ' for a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation...instructed by his Spirit, is a high provocation of Him.' ' It is interesting to observe how in recording the progress of his work in his private Diary, he continually...

...be a man of prayer.'1' He believed, with one whose writings he greatly admired and studied, that ' for a man solemnly to undertake the interpretation...instructed by his Spirit, is a high provocation of Him.' ' It is interesting to observe how in recording the progress of his work in his private Diary, he continually...

...that for a man to undertake the interpretation of any part or portion of Scripture in a solemn manner, without invocation of God to be taught and instructed...shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who so proudly and ignorantly engageth in a work so much above his ability to manage. I speak this of solemn...

...that for a man to undertake the interpretation of any part or portion of Scripture in a solemn manner, without invocation of God to be taught and instructed...shall I expect the discovery of truth from any one who so proudly and ignorantly engageth in a work so much above his ability to manage. I speak this of solemn...

...vouchsafed in answer to special prayer. " For a man solemnly to undertake," said the great Dr. Owen, " the interpretation of any portion of Scripture without...a high provocation of Him; nor shall I expect the discovery«of truth from any one who thus proudly engages in a work so much above his ability. But...