By John Flavel
The Seaman’s Companion.
Wherein the Mysteries of Providence, relating to SEAMEN, are opened; their Sins and Dangers discovered; their Duties pressed, and their several Troubles and Burdens relieved.
In six practical and suitable SERMONS
By John Flavel.
About the Author:
John Flavel (1627-1691) was an English Presbyterian minister and author, known for his devotional writings and sermons. He served as a pastor in the town of Dartmouth, England, and was a prominent figure in the Puritan movement of the 17th century.
The six sermons:
SERMON I —–THE SEAMAN’S FAREWELL
Acts 21:5, 6. “And we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed; and when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship, and they returned home again.”
SERMON II —– THE SEAMAN IN A STORM
Psalm 107:23-28
“Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters, Theysee the works of the LORD, And His wonders in the deep. For He commands andraises the stormy wind, Which lifts up the waves of the sea. They mount up totheheavens, They go down again to the depths; Their soul melts because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits’ end. Then they cry out to the LORD in their trouble, And He brings themout of their distresses.”
SERMON III —– THE SEAMAN’S PRESERVATIVE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
PSALM 139:9, 10
“If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost part of the sea; even there shall your hand lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.”
SERMON IV —– THE SUCCESSFUL SEAMAN
DEUTERONOMY 8:17, 18
“And you say in your heart, My power, and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth; but you shall remember the Lord God; for he it is that gives you power toget wealth.”
SERMON V —– THE DISAPPOINTED SEAMAN
LUKE 5:5
“Master, we have toiled all the night, and have caught nothing!”
SERMON VI —– THE SEAMAN’S RETURN
DEUTERONOMY 33:19
“They will summon peoples to the mountain and there offer sacrifices of righteousness; they will feast on the abundance of the seas, on the treasures hiddenin the sand.”