A81199:1423
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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But then it may be enquired; how shall I do to direct my prayer? For I know not what the purpose or resolution of God ⟨p. 436⟩is, I only see what his dispensations are. And if so, I may pray against the mind or purpose of God; I may ask for the removing or taking away of that, which he is purposed shall continue; and I may ask the gift of that, which he is resolved not to bestow.
But then it may be enquired; how shall I doe to direct my prayer? For I know not what the purpose or resolution of God ⟨p. 436⟩is, I onely see what his dispensations are. And if so, I may pray against the minde or purpose of God; I may aske for the removing or taking away of that, which he is purposed shall continue; and I may aske the gift of that, which he is resolved not to bestow.
To this I answer; First, That though the mind of God to give us such a mercy, or to withdraw such an affliction, be a secret to us; yet this is revealed, that it is our duty to pray about these things. What God will give or do for us when we pray is a secret; but this is revealed, that in all things we ought to pray. That's the Apostles rule (Phil. 4.6.) Be careful in nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your requests known unto God.
To this I answer; First, That though the minde of God to give us such a mercy, or to withdraw such an affliction, be a secret to us; yet this is revealed, that it is our dutie to pray about these things. What God will give or doe for us when we pray is a secret; but this is revealed, that in all things we ought to pray. That's the Apostles rule (Phil. 4.6.) Be carefull in nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving make your requests knowne unto God.