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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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Thirdly, the Lord doth bless their ways, and make them fortunate in their works, as he promiseth Joshua, if he would religiously seek to know his will, and faithfully obey his word: Then (saith he) shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and 1then shalt thou have good success. And that which is said to him, is spoken of every wise hearted man, in the Psalm: Whatsoever 2be shall do, shall prosper.
Thirdly, the Lord doth blesse their waies, and make them fortunate in their workes, as he promiseth Ioshua, if he would religiously seeke to know his will, and faithfully obey his word: Then (saith hee) shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and 1then shalt thou haue good successe. And that which is said to him, is spoken of euery wise hearted man, in the Psalme: Whatsoeuer 2be shall doe, shall prosper.
Use 1 Instruction. 1. To lay the foundation of our ways, of our state, and of our credit, in our hearts: It is wisdom in the breast, and grace in the soul, that must guide our affairs, and work our welfare, and win us good estimation; if we would not deal absurdly, and speed unhappily, and justly be censured for foolish persons.