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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and…An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and the thirty fourth chapters of the book of Job being the substance of forty-nine lectures / delivered at Magnus near the Bridge, London, by Joseph Caryl ...An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and the thirty fourth chapters of the booke of Job being the substance of forty-nine lectures / delivered at Magnus neare the Bridge, London, by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by M. Simmons, 1661
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, Others are proud of riches, yea they boast of the multitude of their riches (Psal: 49.6.) Even they who desire to hide their riches as much as they can, yet cannot but tell the world they are proud of their riches, so proud, that they slight and contemn all men that have not as much riches as they; O what rejoicings have most rich men over their riches? Hezekiah a great King and a Good man (a rare conjunction) had much of that upon his spirit (Isa: 39.2.) when Ambassadors came from Babylon, He was glad of them, and showed them all his treasure; He affected they should see what a rich King he was, and what masses of Gold and silver as well as what multitudes of men were at his command.
Secondly, Others are proud of riches, yea they boast of the multitude of their riches (Psal: 49.6.) Even they who desire to hide their riches as much as they can, yet cannot but tell the world they are proud of their riches, so proud, that they slight and contemne all men that have not as much riches as they; O what rejoycings have most rich men over their riches? Hezekiah a great King and a Good man (a rare conjunction) had much of that upon his spirit (Isa: 39.2.) when Ambassadours came from Babylon, He was glad of them, and shewed them all his treasure; He affected they should see what a rich King he was, and what masses of Gold and silver as well as what multitudes of men were at his command.
Thirdly, Many are proud of their honours and powers in the world; They are high-minded, because they are set in high places; 'Tis a dishonour to some great men that they have not truly great spirits. And 'tis the temptation of all great men to have proud spirits.
Thirdly, Many are proud of their honours and powers in the world; They are high-minded, because they are set in high places; 'Tis a dishonour to some great men that they have not truely great spirits. And 'tis the temptation of all great men to have proud spirits.