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A plain and familiar exposition of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth chapters of the…A plaine and familiar exposition of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth chapters of the…
A plain and familiar exposition of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth chapters of the Proverbs of SolomonA plaine and familiar exposition of the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth chapters of the Prouerbs of Salomon
London: printed by Thomas Haveland for Thomas Man, 1609London: printed by Thomas Haueland for Thomas Man, 1609
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Secondly, the Lord is provident for his creatures in all his works, and regardeth their good, especially of the principal and most excellent, as men and Angels: Now he respecteth none so much as his own honour, nor matcheth any in equality with himself; for whatsoever happiness is conferred upon them, it is subordinate to his praise: and that is the scope and chief end whereunto all other ends and proceedings are directed.
Secondly, the Lord is prouident for his creatures in all his workes, and regardeth their good, especially of the principall and most excellent, as men and Angels: Now hee respecteth none so much as his owne honour, nor matcheth any in equality with himselfe; for whatsoeuer happinesse is conferred vpon them, it is subordinate to his praise: and that is the scope and chiefe end whereunto all other ends and proceedings are directed.
Use 1 Instruction, to observe matter in all his works and ways, whereby we may be moved to yield him that praise which is proportionable to the object offered unto us. If we see punishments executed, there is cause that we should be humbled, and made to tremble at his justice: if mercies be performed, let us bless his name for his goodness. And so when things come to pass that are stranger than we thought of, or greater than we expected, let us wonder at his wisdom, and be guided by it; and magnify his power, and repose upon it.
Vse 1 Instruction, to obserue matter in all his workes and waies, whereby we may be mooued to yeeld him that praise which is proportionable to the obiect offered vnto vs. If we see punishments executed, there is cause that wee should bee humbled, and made to tremble at his iustice: if mercies bee performed, let vs blesse his name for his goodnesse. And so when things come to passe that are stranger than we thought of, or greater than wee expected, let vs wonder at his wisdome, and be guided by it; and magnifie his power, and repose vpon it.