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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-eighth, thirty-ninth, fortieth, forty-first, and forty-second,…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty-eighth, thirty-ninth, fortieth, forty-first, and forty-second, being the five last, chapters of the book of Job being the substance of fifty-two lectures or meditations / by Joseph Caryl ...
London: printed by M. and S. Simmons, 1666
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AN EXPOSITION WITH Practical Observations UPON The Thirty-eighth, T… › Chapter 39 › Verse 9-12
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That some beasts have such a willingness, is more than implied, while 'tis said, that some have not. As the wild Ass before was spoken of in opposition to the tame, so here the Unicorn is spoken of in opposition to the Ox or Horse; who though they are not properly willing to serve, yet they will not always refuse service, but freely at last, or after a while, take the yoke and receive the bridle. The Apostle saith (Rom. 8.20.) The creature is made subject to vanity, not willingly. The creatures are not willing to serve the lusts of men, yet many of them are willing to serve the occasions and necessities of men. 'Tis through the sin of man that the creature is made subject to vanity; but it is through the appointment of God that the creature is made subject to duty, and that with a kind of willingness.
That some beasts have such a willingness, is more than implyed, while 'tis said, that some have not. As the wild Ass before was spoken of in opposition to the tame, so here the Unicorn is spoken of in opposition to the Ox or Horse; who though they are not properly willing to serve, yet they will not alwayes refuse service, but freely at last, or after a while, take the yoak and receive the bridle. The Apostle saith (Rom. 8.20.) The creature is made subject to vanity, not willingly. The creatures are not willing to serve the lusts of men, yet many of them are willing to serve the occasions and necessities of men. 'Tis through the sin of man that the creature is made subject to vanity; but it is through the appointment of God that the creature is made subject to duty, and that with a kind of willingness.
Thirdly, 'Tis said here of the Unicorn, as of the wild Ass before; Canst thou make him willing? when thou hast used fair means, foul means, one way or other, will he serve thee? he will not.