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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.
Having counselled him to enquire of the former age; he addeth,1 Prepare thy self to the search of their fathers; as if he had said,2 though I bid thee enquire, yet I would not have thee rush hand over head upon this enquiry, Prepare thy self. The word signifies to lay a good foundation; Due preparations are the foundations of action. Hence it signifies also to establish; because a matter is established and confirmed by wise preparations and considerate addresses to it. Those things stand fastest about which we make not too much haste. Further, the word signifies the fixing of the mind, Fix thy heart upon this work; keep thy spirits intent (Psal. 108.1.) My heart is fixed (saith David, which some render, My heart is prepared) I will sing and give praise. Prepare thy self To the search of their fathers.
Having counsel'd him to enquire of the former age; he addeth,1 Prepare thy self to the search of their fathers; as if he had said,2 though I bid thee enquire, yet I would not have thee rush hand over head upon this enquiry, Prepare thy self. The word signifies to lay a good foundation; Due preparations are the foundations of action. Hence it signifies also to establish; because a matter is established and confirmed by wise preparations and considerate addresses to it. Those things stand fastest about which we make not too much haste. Further, the word signifies the fixing of the minde, Fix thy heart upon this work; keep thy spirits intent (Psal. 108.1.) My heart is fixed (saith David, which some render, My heart is prepared) I will sing and give praise. Prepare thy self To the search of their fathers.
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