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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the Book of Job being the substance of XXXV lectures delivered at Magnus near the bridge, London / by Joseph Caryl.
London: printed for L. Fawne, 1656
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.
There are three principles, wherein Job concurs with his three friends; and a fourth, wherein they three concur against him. The three, wherein all four agree, are these:
There are three principles, wherein Job concurs with his three friends; and a fourth, wherin they three concur against him. The three, wherein all foure agree, are these:
First, That, all the afflictions and calamities, which befall man, fall within the eye and certain knowledge of God.
Secondly, That, God is the Author and efficient cause, the orderer and disposer of all those afflictions and calamities.
Thirdly, That, in regard of his most holy Majesty, and unquestionable Sovereignty, he neither doth, nor can do any wrong or injury to any of his creatures, whatsoever affliction he lays, or, how long soever he is pleased to continue it upon them.
Thirdly, That, in regard of his most holy Majesty, and unquestionable Soveraignty, he neither doth, nor can doe any wrong or injury to any of his creatures, whatsoever affliction he laies, or, how long soever he is pleased to continue it upon them.