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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
AN EXPOSITION Upon the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Chapters o… › Chapter 5 › Verses 10-12
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In this we see the glorious prerogative of God. How many thousand, thousand, thousand thoughts do men loose. The thoughts of many years are lost in a moment. God never lost, nor never shall loose one thought. And therefore David puts these two together in a breath. Having said (Psal. 33. 10) The Lord bringeth the counsel of the Heathen to nought, he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. In the next verse, he subjoins, The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all Generations. And as the counsel of the Lord stands so he causeth the counsel of those to stand, who consult for him. He confirmeth the word of his servants, and performeth the counsel of his Messengers, Isa. 44. 26. So that their hands shall perform their enterprise, as the Lord encourageth the ancient people (Zac. 4. 9) The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, his hands shall also finish it: And again, Chap. 8. 13. Fear not, let your hands be strong. As if he had said, Fear not, go on with your work; For your hands shall perform their enterprise, you shall not beaten from your work, neither shall ye work in vain. The Lord himself hath no barren counsels, and he makes all the counsels which are for him, bring forth in their due time, desired fruit, the longed for and beloved issue.
In this we see the glorious prerogative of God. How many thousand, thousand, thousand thoughts do men loose. The thoughts of many yeares are lost in a moment. God never lost, nor never shall loose one thought. And therefore David puts these two together in a breath. Having said (Psal. 33. 10) The Lord bringeth the counsell of the Heathen to nought, he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. In the next verse, he subjoynes, The counsell of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all Generations. And as the counsel of the Lord stands so he causeth the counsell of those to stand, who consult for him. He confirmeth the word of his servants, and performeth the counsell of his Messengers, Isa. 44. 26. So that their hands shall performe their enterprise, as the Lord encourageth the ancient people (