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A plain and familiar exposition of the ninth and tenth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the ninth and tenth chapters of the Prouerbs…
A plain and familiar exposition of the ninth and tenth chapters of the Proverbs of SolomonA plaine and familiar exposition of the ninth and tenth chapters of the Prouerbs of Salomon
London: printed by Thomas for Thomas Man, 1606
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Thirdly, it concerneth him in equity, to stand for his own people, that have cast themselves upon him, and labour in §3his service, especially he giving warrantize for their safety. Psal. 91. 4.
Thirdly, it concerneth him in equitie, to stand for his owne people, that haue cast themselues vpon him, and labour in §3his seruice, especially he giuing warrantize for their safety. Psal. 91. 4.
Object. But they are wronged and spoiled and sometimes also killed.
Obiect. But they are wronged and spoyled and sometimes also killed.
Answer. Gods providence doth not free us from troubles, but preserve us in them, for then it is most seasonable. Wisdom did foresee that there would be assaults, else why did she make her castle so strong? But this is the happy estate of ⟨p. 5⟩Christians, that though they be persecuted, yet they be not forsaken: and though they be slain, yet not overcome; because the love of God remaineth with them, and a blessed reward is prepared for them.
Answer. Gods prouidence doth not free vs from troubles, but preserue vs in them, for then it is most seasonable. Wisedome did foresee that there would bee assaults, else why did shee make her castle so strong? But this is the happy estate of