A81199:1077
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth, and twenty-sixth…An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth, and twenty-sixth…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth, and twenty-sixth chapters of the book of Job being the sum of thirty-seven lectures, delivered at Magnus near London Bridge. By Joseph Caryl, preacher of the Word, and pastor of the congregation there.An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth, and twenty-sixth chapters of the book of Job being the summe of thirty-seven lectures, delivered at Magnus near London Bridge. By Joseph Caryl, preacher of the Word, and pastour of the congregation there.
London: printed by M. Simmons, 1655
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First, Against themselves, how strongly will some in that case dispute against their own peace? what arguments will they bring against any comfort that is offered them? and how nimbly will they reply to any one that goes about to answer them? how will they find out new mediums, when those are foiled by which they have formerly nourished their unbelief, and discouraged themselves from taking hold on mercy. 'Tis wonderful to hear the pleadings of a troubled spirit; and 'tis one of the hardest tasks in the world to answer the doubts which such a man will make against himself.
First, Against themselves, how strongly will some in that case dispute against their owne peace? what arguments will they bring against any comfort that is offered them? and how nimbly will they reply to any one that goes about to answer them? how will they finde out new mediums, when those are foyled by which they have formerly nourished their unbeleefe, and discouraged themselves from taking hold on mercy. 'Tis wonderfull to heare the pleadings of a troubled spirit; and 'tis one of the hardest taskes in the world to answer the doubts which such a man will make against himselfe.
Secondly, The troubles of many fills their mouths with arguments for themselves; that's the meaning of Job here in this place; I would fill my mouth with arguments to maintain my Cause; I should not want either matter or words, to plead this business, were I before the Throne of God, and yet I would not be so free and forward to speak, as to neglect or slight what is spoken to me, as it follows.
Secondly, The troubles of many fills their mouths with arguments for themselves; that's the meaning of Job here in this place; I would fill my mouth with arguments to maintaine my Cause; I should not want eyther matter or words, to plead this busienes, were I before the Throne of God, and yet I would not be so free and forward to speake, as to neglect or slight what is spoken to me, as it followes.