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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.
Secondly, It is a proof or a confirmation of the other point about which Bildad adviseth Job, namely, that he ought to seek unto God, and humble himself before him, it would be dangerous to contend or contest with God. Why? He is wise in heart and mighty in power. As if he had said, Shall ignorant, foolish man contend with the wise God? Shall weak man contend with the mighty God? Alas! man is no match for God, He is wise in heart and mighty in strength, who can enter such a controversy and prosper in it?
Secondly, It is a proof or a confirmation of the other point about which Bildad adviseth Iob, namely, that he ought to seek unto God, and humble himself before him, it would be dangerous to contend or contest with God. Why? He is wise in heart and mighty in power. As if he had said, Shall ignorant, foolish man contend with the wise God? Shall weak man contend with the mighty God? Alas! man is no match for God, He is wise in heart and mighty in strength, who can enter such a controversie and prosper in it?
There are two ways to carry on a controversy.
There are two waies to carry on a controversie.
First, By wit and policy.