Practical Treatise of Fear
John Flavel
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Length 3 h 53 min
Chapters 8
First published 1820
Wherein the various kinds, uses, causes, effects, and remedies thereof are distinctly opened and prescribed, for the relief and encouragement of all those that fear God in these doubtful and distracting times.
Say unto them that are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, Fear not, behold your God will come with a vengeance, even God with a recompence, he will come and save you” (Isaiah 35:4) - Summary by Adapted from Title Page
Chapters
1
Dedication - To the Right Worshipful Sir John Hartop, Knight and Baronet Read by InTheDesert 6:01
2
Wherein the Kinds and Nature of Fear are Opened, and Particularly the Distracting, Slavish Fears of Creatures Read by InTheDesert 22:21
3
Shewing the Various Uses of Fear, Both Natural, Sinful, and Religious, in the Government of the World by Providence Read by InTheDesert 12:25
4
Wherein the Spring and Causes of Sinful Fear are Searched Out and the Evils of Such Fears Thence Discovered Read by InTheDesert 37:17
5
Laying Open the Sinful and Lamentable Effects of Slavish and Inordinate Both in Carnal and Regenerate Persons Read by InTheDesert 28:36
6
Prescribing the Rules to Cure Our Sinful Fears, and Prevent These Sad and Woeful Effects of Them, Rules 1-4 Read by InTheDesert 40:38
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Prescribing the Rules to Cure Our Sinful Fears, and Prevent These Sad and Woeful Effects of Them, Rules 5-12 Read by InTheDesert 47:47
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Answering the Most Material Pleas for Slavish Fears, and Dissolving the Common Objections Against Courage and Constancy of Mind in Times of Danger Read by InTheDesert 26:22
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