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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.
First, The best of men have their failings, and are apt to over-report themselves.
Our most deliberate actions and speeches have some tincture of the flesh, how much more those which pass us in a passion. Though Job spake what was true, yet he spake more then was meet. And they that heard him might take just occasion of offence, not knowing his spirit and the strain of his heart in speaking so. The Apostle James saith (James 3. 2.) If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. He hath a mighty command over his spirit, that can command his tongue; especially when he is provoked. It is a real part of perfection, not to offend in word. This good man spake many things well, yet all was not well spoken.
Our most deliberate actions and speeches have some tincture of the flesh, how much more those which passe us in a passion. Though Job spake what was true, yet he spake more then was meete. And they that heard him might take just occasion of offence, not knowing his spirit and the strain of his heart in speaking so. The Apostle James saith (James 3. 2.) If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. He hath a mighty command over his spirit, that can command his tongue; especially when he is provoked. It is a reall part of perfection, not to offend in word. This good man spake many things well, yet all was not well spoken.
Again, In that Job spake thus, under the pressure of affliction. Observe.
Againe, In that Job spake thus, under the pressure of affliction. Observe.