An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters…

But rather take it by way of ásseveration. Behold, as if he should say, this is a thing clear and certain, all that are about thee, can witness it, that thou hast instructed many, and that thou hast strengthened the weak hands. But how art thou changed? thou art not like the man thou wast.

But rather take it by way of ásseveration. Behold, as if he should say, this is a thing clear and certaine, all that are about thee, can witnesse it, that thou hast instructed many, and that thou hast strengthened the weak hands. But how art thou changed? thou art not like the man thou wast.

Here are four special acts of spiritual charity, so we may call and distinguish them. First, instructing of the ignorant; secondly, encouraging of the weak and slothful; thirdly, supporting of those that are ready to fall; and fourthly, comforting those that are ready to faint. In these four duties Job had been very conversant.¹. Instruction of the ignorant, Behold thou hast instructed many.². Encouragement of the weak and slothful, Thou hast strengthened ⟨p. 9⟩the weak hands.³. Supportation of the weak, Thy words have upholden him that was falling.⁴. Consolation of those who were ready to faint, Thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

Here are foure speciall acts of spirituall charity, so we may call and distinguish them. First, instructing of the ignorant; secondly, encouraging of the weak and sloathfull; thirdly, supporting of those that are ready to fall; and fourthly, comforting those that are ready to faint. In these foure duties Job had been very conversant.