The Godly Man's Picture

And as a godly man expresseth thankfulness in every duty, so in every condition; he will be thankful in^* adversity, as well as prosperity, 1 Thes. 5. 18. In every thing giving thanks: A gracious soul is thankful and rejoiceth, that he is drawn nearer to God, though it be by the cords of affliction; when it goes well with him, he praiseth Gods mercy; when it goes ill with him, he magnifies Gods justice; when God hath a rod in his hand, a godly man will have a Psalm in his mouth. The Devils smiting of Job, was like the striking upon a musical instrument, he sounded forth praise, The Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord, Job 1. 21. Gods spiritual plants, when they are cut and do bleed, drop thankfulness, the Saints Tears cannot drown their praises.

And as a godly man expresseth thankfulness in every duty, so in every condition; hee will be thankful in^* adversity, as well as prosperity, 1 Thes. 5. 18. In every thing giving thanks: A gracious soul is thankful and rejoyceth, that hee is drawn nearer to God, though it be by the cords of affliction; when it goes well with him, hee praiseth Gods mercy; when it goes ill with him, he magnifies Gods justice; when God hath a rod in his hand, a godly man will have a Psalm in his mouth. The Devils smiting of Iob, was like the striking upon a musical instrument, he sounded forth praise, The Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord, Iob 1. 21. Gods spiritual plants, when they are cut and do bleed, drop thankfulness, the Saints Tears cannot drown their praises.

1. *[Greek or Hebrew], Chrysost. ad Antioch. •om. 1. •om. 17.〈non-Latin alphabet〉, Chrysost. ad Antioch. om. 1. om. 17.