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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.
Thirdly, While we consider the different interests which have been abetted and hotly pursued by too many in this nation, is it not marvellous in our eyes, that our peace is continued! divided interests make greatest distances, & open those breaches through which trouble usually enters upon a nation. When a people are of ⟨p. 739⟩one mind, of one heart and way, trouble can scarce find any way to come in among them. But only God (who peremptorily gives quietness) can give quietness to and prevent the trouble of a people who are divided in opinions, affections, and Interests. As therefore it is the most desirable mercy that a people may be all united as one man, in one mind, heart, and way, according to the mind, heart, and way of God; so it is a most admirable mercy, to see their peace continued while any considerable part among them are dis-united in any of, especially if in all these.
Thirdly, While we consider the different interests which have been abetted and hotly pursued by too many in this nation, is it not marveilous in our eyes, that our peace is continued! divided interests make greatest distances, & open those breaches through which trouble usually enters upon a nation. When a people are of ⟨p. 739⟩one mind, of one heart and way, trouble can scarce find any way to come in among them. But only God (who peremptorily gives quietnesse) can give quietnesse to and prevent the trouble of a people who are divided in opinions, affections, and Interests. As therefore it is the most desireable mercy that a people may be all united as one man, in one mind, heart, and way, according to the mind, heart, and way of God; so it is a most admirable mercy, to see their peace continued while any considerable part among them are dis-united in any of, especially if in all these.
Fourthly, Consider, that since the time of our peace, we have had many changes, we have been emptied from vessel to vessel, from hand to hand, from government to government, and from governor to governor; and is it not matter of astonishment as well as of thanks-giving, that yet we have quietness! how many have waited and hoped, yea desired and longed for our day of trouble, by these changes, revolutions and vicissitudes, but yet we have peace. Must we not then conclude, If God giveth quietness, none can make trouble; neither our sins, nor our divisions, nor our animosities, nor our changes shall put it into any mans power (though they put an advantage into many mens hands) to make trouble where the Lord our God is graciously & freely pleased to give us quietness. Yet let us be in a holy fear, lest we at last provoke God, and sin away our quietness, and make trouble for our selves. The condition of a people who do so is very woeful; for surely (as it followeth in the text) If he hideth his face, who then can behold him?