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John Flavel

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Was an English Presbyterian clergyman, puritan, and author. Flavel, the eldest son of the Rev. Richard Flavel, described as "a painful and eminent minister,' who was incumbent successively of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, Hasler and Willersey, Gloucestershire (from which last living he was ejected in 1662), was born in or about 1630 at Bromsgrove. He was ejected from his living by the passing of the Act of Uniformity in 1662, but continued to preach and administer the sacraments privately till the Five Mile Act of 1665, when he retired to Slapton, 5 miles away. He then lived for a time in London, but returned to Dartmouth, where he labored till his death in 1691. He was married four times. He was a vigorous and voluminous writer, and not without a play of fine fancy. His principal works are his Navigation Spiritualized (1671); The Fountain of Life, in forty-two Sermons (1672); The Method of Grace (1680); Pneumatologia, a Treatise on the Soul of Man (1698); A Token for Mourners; Husbandry Spiritualized (1699).

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Keeping the Heart #1

2.4K1:15:12

PRO 3:11

The sermon transcript discusses the importance of preparing and keeping the heart in a desirable spiritual frame. It emphasizes the need for frequent observation of the heart's condition and engaging in self-reflection. The transcript also highlights the need for diligence in keeping the heart during times of adversity and troubles. It warns about the dangers of being ensnared by temptations in a pleasant and prosperous condition, particularly for those who are rich. The sermon references biblical passages such as Proverbs 4:23 and Matthew 19:24 to support its teachings.

Christ Altogether Lovely

John Flavel preaches about the transcendent loveliness of the Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing that He is to be loved above all else. The sermon delves into the three aspects of Christ's loveliness: Who He is, What He is, and What He is like. It explores how Christ is altogether lovely in His person, offices, and relations, urging believers to set their souls upon this lovely Jesus and to love nothing apart from Him. The application calls for believers to represent Christ to the world, be unashamed of being a Christian, and strive to be Christ-like to reflect His beauty and loveliness.