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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the eighth, ninth and tenth chapters of…An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the eighth, ninth and tenth chapters of…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the eighth, ninth and tenth chapters of the book of Job being the sum of thirty two lectures, delivered at Magnus near the bridge, London / by Joseph Caryl ...An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the eighth, ninth and tenth chapters of the book of Job being the summe of thirty two lectures, delivered at Magnus neer the bridge, London / by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by A. Miller for Henry Overton, 1647
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.
Thirdly, By favour, in conjunction with life, we may understand the accidents of life; that is, those good things which accompany and accommodate our lives, Thou hast given me life, not a bare life, not a mere subsistence or being in the world, but with life thou hast also given me favour, many mercies and comforts to make my life sweet and pleasant to me.
Thirdly, By favour, in conjunction with life, we may understand the accidents of life; that is, those good things which accompany and accommodate our lives, Thou hast given me life, not a bare life, not a meer subsistence or being in the world, but with life thou hast also given me favour, many mercies and comforts to make my life sweet and pleasant to me.
Besides, favour takes in not only those outward comforts of health, strength, liberty, plenty, but those inward ornaments of life also; good education, and instruction in knowledge both humane and divine. It appears Job had a fair portion of these favours. His was not a naked, but a clothed soul, a soul gilded and engraven all over with heavenly truths.
Besides, favour takes in not only those outward comforts of health, strength, liberty, plenty, but those inward ornaments of life also; good education, and instruction in knowledge both humane and divine. It appears Iob had a fair portion of these favours. His was not a naked, but a clothed soul, a soul gilded and engraven all over with heavenly truths.
So that Job in this word reports the bounty and munificence of God towards him, in all the former additions and accomplishments of his life. Many have lives which they scarce look upon as a favour. Some accidents of life, are more worth then the substance of it. Our well-being is better then our being. It may prove a desirable favour to be rid of life. In which sense Job spake of himself at the first verse of this Chapter, My soul is weary of my life. His life was then a burden, but once a favour. Thou hast granted me life with favour.