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An exposition with practical observations upon the three first chapters of the book of…
An exposition with practical observations upon the three first chapters of the book of Job delivered in XXI lectures at Magnus near the bridge, London, by Joseph Caryl ...An exposition with practical observations upon the three first chapters of the book of Iob delivered in XXI lectures at Magnus neare the bridge, London, by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by G. Miller for Henry Overton, 1643
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Which long for death and it cometh not, and they dig for it more then for hid treasures. Take somewhat from this latter branch, and they dig for it more then for hid treasure. As soon as ever Job had expressed their longing desire after death, you see presently, he tells us that they dig for death. From this observe,
Which long for death and it cometh not, and they dig for it more then for hid treasures. Take somewhat from this latter branch, and they dig for it more then for hid treasure. Assoone as ever Job had exprest their longing desire after death, you see presently, he tells us that they dig for death. From this observe,
That where desires are true, they presently produce endeavours. He that longs for a thing will labour for it, they are digging presently, (Prov. 18.1.) Through desire a man having separated himself, intermedleth with all wisdom; If it be death a man desireth, he will be endeavouring after it. There are some velleities, listless wishings and wouldings, which produce no endeavours; but true desires, are ever active, natural desires are seconded with natural endeavours, and so spiritual desires, with spiritual endeavours. If a man desire death, he will dig for it, surely then he that desires Christ and longs for eternal life, will be digging for the enjoyment of them. Observe further,
That where desires are true, they presently produce endeavours. He that longs for a thing will labour for it, they are digging presently, (Prov. 18.1.) Through desire a man having separated himselfe, intermedleth with all wisedome; If it be death a man desireth, he will be endeavouring after it. There are some velleities, listlesse wishings and wouldings, which produce no endeavours; but true desires, are ever active, naturall desires are seconded with naturall endeavours, and so spirituall desires, with spirituall endeavours. If a man desire death, he will dig for it, surely then he that desires Christ and longs for eternall life, will be digging for the enjoyment of them. Observe further,