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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
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Thirdly, While Job complained so often and greatly of the greatness of his afflictions, of the weight and heaviness of the hand of God upon him, and, that he being but a poor worm, the great and mighty God should stretch out his strong hand against him; This also might be construed, as if he thought God did not take a due measure of his infirmities, but let temptations take hold of him which were not common to man, and burdened him beyond what he was able to bear. Now, what was this, but to justify himself rather then God?
Thirdly, While Job complained so often and greatly of the greatnesse of his afflictions, of the weight and heavinesse of the hand of God upon him, and, that he being but a poore worme, the great and mighty God should stretch out his strong hand against him; This also might be construed, as if he thought God did not take a due measure of his infirmities, but let temptations take hold of him which were not common to man, and burdened him beyond what he was able to beare. Now, what was this, but to justifie himselfe rather then God?
Fourthly, While he complained that the hand of God had not only touched him, but even abode and dwelt upon him, that he was consumed from morning to morning, that he had not only wearisome nights, but months of vanity appointed to him, that his afflictions were not only exceeding sharp, but exceeding long, yea that though they were extremely violent, yet perpetual, this bare hard upon the goodness and wisdom of God. For, to say that God over-acts in the measure, and exceeds in the continuance of our afflictions, reflect alike upon the honour of God, and are rather a justification of our selves in bearing the cross, then of God in laying it on.
Fourthly, While he complained that the hand of God had not only touched him, but even abode and dwelt upon him, that he was consumed from morning to morning, that he had not only wearisome nights, but moneths of vanity appointed to him, that his afflictions were not only exceeding sharpe, but exceeding long, yea that though they were extreamly violent, yet perpetuall, this bare hard upon the goodness and wisdome of God. For, to say that God over-acts in the measure, and exceeds in the continuance of our afflictions, reflect alike upon the honour of God, and are rather a justification of our selves in bearing the crosse, then of God in laying it onn.