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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, Strong words are as strong winds in a good sense, for as many strong winds purge and cleanse the air, making it more pure and healthy, so those strong wholesome winds from the mouths of men, purge the mind of error and cleanse the soul of ⟨p. 9⟩sin: This is the special means which Christ hath set up to cleanse his people from infectious and noisome opinions. These he disperses and dispels by the breath of his Ministers, in the faithful and authoritative dispensation of the Gospel.
Thirdly, Strong words are as strong windes in a good sense, for as many strong windes purge and cleanse the air, making it more pure and healthy, so those strong wholesome windes from the mouths of men, purge the minde of errour and cleanse the soul of ⟨p. 9⟩sinne: This is the speciall means which Christ hath set up to cleanse his people from infectious and noisome opinions. These he disperses and dispels by the breath of his Ministers, in the faithfull and authoritative dispensation of the Gospel.
Fourthly, There are ill qualities in strong winds; some are infectious winds, they corrupt the air, conveying ill vapours to the places on which they breathe: So there is a strong, unwholesome wind of words, which carries unto sin or error. How often are the spirits and manners of men infected and poisoned by such a breath?
Fourthly, There are ill qualities in strong windes; some are infectious windes, they corrupt the ayr, conveying ill vapours to the places on which they breathe: So there is a strong, unwholsome winde of words, which carries unto sin or errour. How often are the spirits and manners of men infected and poison'd by such a breath?