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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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Hence observe; That the most innocent persons, are often charged with the foulest and sinfullest crimes.
Job was so clear in his own conscience from this accusation, that he not only professeth openly that he never did, but imprecates a like vengeance upon himself if ever he had done it (Chap. 31.21.) If I have lift up my hands against the fatherless, when I saw my help in the gate, (that is, when by reason of my great power and authority in the place of judgement I could easily enough have done it, no man daring to oppose or hinder me, but all rather being ready to countenance and assist me in it, if (I say) when I had these advantages over the fatherless, I did ever break their arms) then let mine arm fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken from the bone; As if he had said, if I have done this thing, let a divine and visible retaliation point me out for the man, let all the world see and read my sin in my punishment, and my injustice against man in the most discernible judgements of God upon my self. Thus free and innocent was Job, and yet thus accused. And indeed if to accuse were enough, there is no man in the world could be innocent or free. Who is there of so unspotted a conversation, that may not be spotted with accusation? who while his conscience is pure, may not have much dirt cast in his face?
Job was so cleare in his owne conscience from this accusation, that he not onely professeth openly that he never did, but imprecates a like vengeance upon himselfe if ever he had done it (Chap. 31.21.) If I have lift up my hands against the fatherlesse, when I saw my helpe in the gate, (that is, when by reason of my great power and authority in the place of judgement I could easily enough have done it, no man daring to oppose or hinder mee, but all rather being ready to countenance and assist me in it, if (I say) when I had these advantages over the fatherlesse, I did ever breake their armes) then let mine arme fall from my shoulder blade, and mine arme be broken from the bone; As if he had said, if I have done this thing, let a divine and visible retaliation poynt me out for the man, let all the world see and reade my sinne in my punishment, and my injustice against man in the most discernable judgements of God upon my selfe. Thus free and innocent was Job, and yet thus accused. And indeed if to accuse were enough, there is no man in the world could be innocent or free. Who is there of so unspotted a conversation, that may not be spotted with accusation? who while his conscience is pure, may not have much dirt cast in his face?