Reason 1. Because we are called to spirituall joy, which is chiefely increased by this meanes.
2. Because it belongs to the thanks which we ought to give unto God.
3. Because it makes us cheerefull in the performing of all duties, that we may be worthy of so excellent a calling.
Vse. This may serve to exhort us, to make this contemplation familiar unto us.
Doctrine 28. The end of our calling, is to shew forth the praises of God, that hath called us.
This is gathered from the ninth verse, that is, that we should render unto God the glory which hee hath shewed unto us. 1. In the inward thoughts and affections of our heart. 2. In the outward profession of words. 3. In our actions throughout the whole conversation of our lives. This is to sanctifie God, Isaiah 8.13.
Reason 1. Because this is that glory which may redound unto God from us, or from our calling.
2. Because our calling it selfe tends thereunto, that we should turne unto God, seeke God, glorifie God.
3. Because this is very profitable for us.
Use 1. This may serve to refute those, that take care of nothing lesse: they shew that they are not yet partakers of effectuall calling.