Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

Name: Seven sermons on several select subjects preached
Author: Thomas Watson

Seven sermons on several select subjects preached by Mr. Tho. Watson ...

Thomas Watson d. 1686London : s.n., 1689

[8], 190 p. · 32k words · Wing W1144 · ESTC R38959

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Sermon 2

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:104p. 36

Fifthly, Yet farther; The Rod, it is full of comfort, as it makes us happy; and for this consult that Scripture, Job 5.17. Behold, happy is that man whom God correcteth.

Fifthly, Yet farther; The Rod, it is full of comfort, as it makes us happy; and for this consult that Scripture, Iob 5.17. Behold, happy is that man whom God correcteth.

:105p. 36–37

Among the Philosophers, some place ⟨p. 37⟩their happiness in Riches, some in Wisdom, some in Pleasures, and the like; but, who ever placed happiness in Affliction?

:106p. 37

The Worldlings cry, If this be happiness, the Lord deliver them from it. But Job saith this, Happy is that man whom God correcteth: How is he happy? he is happy who is made better by Affliction. The Cross, though it makes the outward condition worse, yet it makes the heart better.

The Worldlings cry, If this be happiness, the Lord deliver them from it. But Iob saith this, Happy is that man whom God correcteth: How is he happy? he is happy who is made better by Affliction. The Cross, though it makes the outward condition worse, yet it makes the heart better.

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