In the exercise of God's efficiency, the decree of God comes first. This manner of working is the most perfect of all and notably agrees with the divine nature.

In contentment and joy are found the height and perfection of all love towards our neighbor.

This subsistence, or manner of being of God is his one essence so far as it has personal properties.

The ordinary ministry is that which receives all of its direction from the will of God revealed in the Scriptures and from those means which God has appointed in the church for its continual edification.

The good pleasure of God is an act of the divine will freely and effectively determining all things.

The virtue of contentment is the acquiescence of the mind in the lot God has given

Hence the end of the world should be awaited with all longing by all believers.