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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-fifth, thirty-sixth, and thirty-seventh chapters of the book of Job being the substance of thirty-five lectures / by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by M. Simmons, 1664
AN EXPOSITION WITH Practical Observations UPON The Thirty-fifth, Th… › Chapter 37 › Verses 14-16
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Fourthly, We should consider the works of God, in their aims, ends, and tendencies; not only what they are, but what they lead to, what the purpose of God may be in them, with respect to our selves, with respect to the Church, with respect to the world, is very considerable. There is not a drop of rain that falls from Heaven, but it hath a purpose in it, and that not only to feed and nourish man by making the earth fruitful, but to make our hearts and lives fruitful.
Fourthly, We should consider the works of God, in their aims, ends, and tendencies; not only what they are, but what they lead to, what the purpose of God may be in them, with respect to our selves, with respect to the Church, with respect to the world, is very considerable. There is not a drop of rain that falls from Heaven, but it hath a purpose in it, and that not only to feed and nourish man by making the earth fruitfull, but to make our hearts and lives fruitfull.
Or thus, We are to consider the works of God in their aims, First, as to God, to set forth his power, wisdom, goodness. Secondly, as to man; First, to draw man nearer to God; Secondly, to raise him up in thankfulness; Thirdly, in holiness and conformity to the will of God. Now, if this be to consider the wo•ks of God, then we may infer;
Or thus, We are to consider the works of God in their aimes, First, as to God, to set forth his power, wisdome, goodness. Secondly, as to man; First, to draw man nearer to God; Secondly, to raise him up in thankfulness; Thirdly, in holiness and conformity to the will of God. Now, if this be to consider the wo•ks of God, then we may inferre;
Though there be many who see the works of God, yet there are but few who consider them. It is an easy thing to see the woks of God, that's only eye-work, but to consider them is difficult, that's head-work and heart-work too. Though I conceive, that word rendered to see, is sometimes used in the sense of this Text, for consideration (