Gen. 5:24 The accomplishment or reverses of the laws of nature - equally a proof of Divine power + wisdom. Whether Sun stand still or go back i So whether or not he who Heb. 9:27. To make his power known + afford a respite to Enoch + Elijah? To Adam it had been said Gen. 3:20. but this Sentence was remitted to Enoch Strange! but few materials of his life. Adam had died. 57 years before Enoch was translated = an evident proof to the world of the truth of [?] promise Gen. 3:15. He began early to discharge his duty as a man + member of Society was a parent at 65 (son first) earlier than any except Mahaleel. The most extraordinary circumstance of his life is that he walked with God + he was not [??] He had been contemporary with Adam 308 years = reason of patriarchal longevity. As walking [?] is a Scripture phrase we will enquire into it. 1. What is [?]ied in the term? 2. What is [?] particular steps? 3. The [?] of such a course [?] particular course of [?] :12. 2 D 3:11.1 Joh. 1:6.7. [?] 2 Pet. 3:18 Sometimes [?] 18:10. + 1:11 [?] 32. [?] 1 Cor. 9 To walk together implies communion + reconciliation for Amos 3:3. Man naturally Rom. [7] 8:7. This want must be removed. His mind was enlightened by Gods Spirit + his will renewed by Divine Grace. Repentance begun Despise [?] world comparatively + hunger + thirst + seek forgiveness +e. aright + devote himself to his service. II. Generally in the exercise + cultivation of ye Graces of the Spirit implanted in the soul Some of them are more particularly exerciser toward God others man + others himself Lit. 2:11:12. Love - fear + trust + justice + Humanity + self-governments. 1. Love to God to his word his ordinances prayer Sacraments + day + people law. - Ps. 1. + 119:97. Meditate in solitude-discourse 2. Fear Sacred reverence = filial. Realize his presence habitually. obeying his will, careless of censure + improving every Talent = usefulness. 3. Trust relying on his promises providence + [?] for [?]ul soul + body. (2 1. Justice. Golde[?]le. Contrary person characte[?]ctuality truth. (2) Human [?] er distress in both chara[?]ty + sympathy forgiveness (3 To our[?]s. Sobrie[?] [?] king, sle[?] [?] III. Of such an one it may truly be said [?] 1. 10:9 Safe from present dangers. Per[?] immunity from dangers not to be expected here. Worldly men think that a certain artful sagacity founded on a knowledge of the world is more necessary + safe + that by duplicity + cunning they can gain; but, on examining closely, we shall find that the plain, honest, pious man always steers straitest + has fewest broils best character. Cunning + proud men aim higher = walk on a precipice where one false step +e. Whereas the good man walks on the plain, leve[?] way of truth light guides his feet. No danger of miscarriages or fallacy detected. He fears not investigation Does not exclude prudence Not improvident simplicity + enlarged capacity + extensive views still prudent. 2. Most honorable uprightness in the foundation of all + [?] is high in character among men. Other qualities may add to its splendor; but [?] want all fade? Eloquence [?] but too cunning to [?] May ride in [?] Consciousne[?] confidence [?] weight to [?] deficie[?] severe[?] [?] Most comfortable to himself. The worldly wise-man often perplexed; but the pious man has only one road. One light-one guide always. No upbraidings or inward alarms can revi [?] with satisfaction whether he have succeeded or not. God sees him + he is glad of it. In him he trusts for relief, but the wicked must trust to his own abilities, such as they are + address. 4. Safest as to future rewards. Best which in but rewarded at last. Ps. 37:37. Rom. 2:7. Tho The reward be distant, the hope is present = anchor of the soul. A man firmly believing that he is protected by God, + that he shall be rewarded will act steady + right + will follow without fear. To every motive the hope of heaven adds stren[?] Acts 20:22. 2 Tim. 4:8.9. [?]ost useful = most easi- [?] Enoch +e He [?] + losay. [?]librate Be mine +e. [?] inconsistent [?] latin duties. [?] ? Marks. [?] ly thro [?] ly com- [?]