...their knowledge," Rom. i. 28. -It pleaseth them not, it is not grateful to them ; " They say unto God, Depart from us ; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways," Job xxi. II. But when he secretly prompts a soul and saiih to it, " Seek my face," there is immediately an answer...

...will, how proud his heart; how often he had, in his conduct, adopted the language of those who say to the Almighty, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways ; he is amazed that he was not long since transmitted to hell. When he farther considers, how...

...been suggested by the Spirit of irreligion, which labours to estrange man from his Maker, and says to the Almighty, " Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways." The rule of prayer is the word of God. Experience, indeed, makes ns acquainted with our wants;...

...principle, the wicked " walk in the vanity of their minds, being alienated from the life of God. They say to the Almighty, Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways. God is not in all their thoughts, and through pride of their countenances they will not call...

...reflects that " the very secrets of his heart are known." The language of the former unto God is, " Depart from us ; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways" (Job, xxi. 14); while the latter derives infinite delight from the connexion between God and his people, — not only...

...will be sure at least to be very troublesome to them. For this cause they are ready to " say unto God, for Promoting Christian Knowledge Dr. Blayney. 7. — Behold, I will melt them, and try them ; &c.] In the fire of affliction. Bp. Hall....

...to him, they cannot but think of God amiss; and their so thinking of him makes them say unto God," Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways," Job xri. 14. Wherefore, their wrong thoughts of God beget in them this ungodly fear : and again, this ungodly...

..." We ourselves are lords, and will come no more unto thee ;" we will make our own will a law : Let the Almighty depart from us : for we desire not the knowledge of his way." Thus the wisdom of God was impeached by the sin of man as a piece of folly, namely in giving...

...they see no form nor comeliness in him that they should desire him, Isa. I'm. 2. They say unto God, "depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways." Job xxi. 14. In a word, they have no lot nor part iu him. As they have no union with his person, so no participation...

...partly by their practices. By their affections ; they care not for God, desire not his company : " Depart from us, for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways" (Job xxi. 14). Fallen man is grown obstinate, little worse than the Devil. The devils said, "Depart from us, art thou...