With special respect to that gracious relation in which God
stands to us-From high value for the approbation of God
-Under the influence of entire preference for the excel-
lence of God-In devout and grateful attribution-In the
the exercise of dependence and confidence-In cordial
submission to Divine Supremacy-When we so act as to
show that we seek our chief happiness in God-When in
our actions we concur and co-operate in the divine designs
-When we act with a pure aim that God may be known,
enjoyed and served-When our actions express satisfaction
in the honour of God as the final result of all things.

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CHAPTER III.

ON THE EXTENT OF THE REQUIREMENT TO
DO ALL THINGS TO THE GLORY OF GOD .. 55

The views of many very narrow-Evils arise from this nar-
rowness-Universality the scripture view. But it is need-
ful to classify. This object should be sought in our devout
acts and religious professions-In the formation of our re-
ligious views.

CHAPTER IV.

CONTINUATION
EXTENT, ETC.

OF THE INQUIRY ON THE

The glory of God the true aim in the exercise and cultivation
of christian dispositions-In our deportment-In our de-
meanour in circumstances of adversity and affliction-In
our general intercourse with others-By the manner in
which we sustain the common relations of society-Station
and office to be brought under this principle.

71

CONTINUATION

EXTENT, ETC.

CHAPTER V.

OF THE INQUIRY ON THE

In the appropriation and use of faculties and talents-such

as, powers of mind and of body; time; property; to re-

gard the tenure by which we hold it; to consult God's will

as to the uses we make of it; rightly to proportionate it;

to avoid improper accumulations ;- -Manner and spirit of

giving.

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101

CHAPTER VI.

CONTINUATION OF THE INQUIRY ON THE

EXTENT, ETC.

In christian association-Its proper grounds godly—This

consideration will regulate in doubtful and disputable mat-

ters-This will settle the claims of Christians upon each

other's affection and confidence-It throws light on the

question of communion-It will elevate essential Truth

above sectarian distinctions-It would also enable us to

rejoice in the useful prosperity of all-It would influence

the ordinary intercourse of Christians-Connexion between

Pastor and people under the same control-The glory of

God to be kept in view in Benevolent Exertion and Enter-

prize. The same end to be sought in Indifferent matters.

Death will also supply occasions for acting to the divine

glory.

128

CHAPTER VII.

MOTIVES WHICH SHOULD INDUCE US TO DO

ALL THINGS TO THE GLORY OF GOD...... 148

Our derived being and dependant relation-God seeks his

own glory in all he does; it must therefore be an exalted

and worthy object for a creature to seek-God has com-
manded us to seek his glory-Redemption supplies a pow-
erful class of motives-Happiness connected with seeking
God's glory an appropriate motive.

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CHAPTER VIII.

.. 186

PRE-REQUISITES FOR DOING ALL THINGS TO

THE GLORY OF GOD

Right views of these calculated to meet the case of the scep-

tical-of the perplexed—of the desponding—of the pre-

sumptuous-in relation to this subject. In order to act to

the glory of God, there is required: An enlightened view

of the divine claims-Reconciliation to God-A change of

moral taste-Subjugation of the selfish propensities-De-

struction of pride and self-sufficiency-Cheerful dedication

of ourselves to God.

CHAPTER IX.

MEANS BY WHICH TO IMPROVE AND EXCEL IN

OUR AIMS TO ACT TO GOD'S GLORY

........

Distinct and settled apprehensions of what it is to do all

things to the glory of God-Guarding against converting

subordinate ends into ultimate ones-Avoiding despondency

in reference to the attainableness of this exalted manner of

living to God-Acquiring an habitual temper congenial

with the end sought-Obtaining a settled persuasion of its

being a happy thing thus to live-Enlarged and increasing

views of the claims of God-Meditative habits-Exami-

nation-Habituation-Devotion-Rightly estimating and

cherishing the influence of the Spirit-Anticipating the

perfection with which God will be glorified in heaven.

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CHAPTER X.

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THE CERTAIN AND FINAL SUCCESS, NOTWITH-

STANDING THE DIFFICULTY AND OCCA-

SIONAL FRUSTRATION, OF OUR ATTEMPTS

TO DO ALL THINGS TO THE GLORY OF GOD.. 240

It is the Christian's aim to glorify God-But his course is

not unchecked. "So that he cannot do the things that he

would "-Remaining evil sometimes interferes with the

fixed and habitual purposes of good. (Adams. Baxter.)—

Account for this state of things. "The flesh lusteth against

the Spirit, and the Spirit lusteth against the flesh.”—Ne-

vertheless the final success and victory proved by seven
distinct considerations.

CHAPTER XI.

EXAMPLES OF DOING ALL THINGS ΤΟ THE

GLORY OF GOD.....

Christ an example. Examples of holy men selected from the
Scriptures. Instances from the history of the Church in
subsequent ages. Instances attested, avowed, and indi-

vidual.

CHAPTER XII.

THE CHRISTIAN IN HEAVEN DOING ALL THINGS

TO THE GLORY OF GOD.....

By entire conformity to the divine will-Unlimitted confi-
dence-By the delight he takes in God-Active and useful
employments-By resemblance to God-By exalted and
perfect worship.

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CHAPTER XIII.

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REFLECTIONS UPON THE WHOLE SUBJECT OF

DOING ALL THINGS TO THE GLORY OF GOD.. 301

In the light of this subject how clear and how great is the

guilt of men-How sure a detector of false systems of

religion is this great principle-How alarming to those who

seek not God's glory-How safe a test of piety-How hu-

miliating a standard by which to judge of the strength or

measure of our christian principles-How secure a guide

in doubtful matters-How certain a path to eminent piety

-How seemly a preparation for heaven.