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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.
Thus David prays (Psal. 89.47.) Remember how short my time is, wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Lord, I have but a few days, and shall my days be nothing but clouds and darkness? The same argument is used, Psal. 39. ult. O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. I shall soon be gone, let me have some ease, while I stay here. Observe,
Thus David praies (Psal. 89.47.) Remember how short my time is, wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? Lord, I have but a few daies, and shall my daies be nothing but clouds and darknesse? The same argument is used, Psal. 39. ult. O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. I shall soon be gone, let me have some ease, while I stay here. Observe,
Secondly, That except the Lord withdraw his hand, nothing in the world can give us ease.
Cease then, and let me alone that I may take comfort; as if he had said, If thine hand be upon me, in vain do friends comfort me; creatures offer me their help in vain, Cease then, and let me alone.