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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1842 edition. Excerpt: ... Part II. HIS OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS. CHAPTER I. AS TUTOR OF A THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Section I. IN THE SEMINARY ITSELF. Bengel returned in September to his native province, with a variety of useful information, fully resolved to devote his talents to the service of God. Meanwhile, the buildings for the seminary of Denkendorf were so nearly completed, that before the end of November he was able to commence residence there. Accustomed not to take any step without an eye to the Divine will, to submit to it with child-like resignation upon all occasions, and to supplicate help from above, he entered on his new employment with special prayer and renewed self-dedication, and could say, " What passed between God and my soul the first night of my residence at Denkendorf, gave me good ground of encouragement for the whole period of my abode there." The following memoranda of rules for his own conduct, which have been found among his papers, may certainly be regarded as the fruit of his pious reflections of that very night; though they appear to have received some additions from his pen on subsequent occasions. "Prayer and thanksgiving. Self-reflection. Laboriousness. "Zealous exertion to advance the pupils of the Institution in their various departments of knowledge. "Wise economy, especially in purchasing books. "Temperance. Liberality to the poor. "Looking to the Lord while engaged in the work. "Careful observation of the least whispers of my thoughts and inclinations, as well those which arise of themselves, as those which are produced by outward impressions. "Using all diligence to set an edifying example every where, and in every thing. "Combating against fear and alarm of every kind. "Perusal of the Scriptures: composition of spiritual songs.*...