The mystery of providence / John Flavel.

'First published 1678. First Banner of Truth Trust edition 1963. Reprinted 1976.'--Title page verso.

Part one; The evidence of providence: The work of providence for the saints -- Our birth and upbringing -- The work of conversion -- Our employment -- Family affairs -- Preservation of the saints from evil -- The work of sanctification -- Part two; Meditation on the providence of God: The duty of meditation on providence -- How to meditate on the providence of God -- The advantages of meditating on providence -- Part three; Application of the doctrine of providence: Practical implications for the saints -- Practical problems in connection with providence -- The advantages of recording our experiences of providence.

Do we believe that everything in the world and in our own lives down to the minutest details is ordered by the providence of God? Do we ever take time to observe and meditate on the workings of providence? It should be a delight and pleasure to us to discern how God works all things in the world for His own glory and His people's good. But it should be an even greater pleasure to observer the particular designs of providence in our own lives.--Back cover.