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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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Eliphaz having reproved Job for sin, and pressed him with the remembrance of the Judgements of God against sinners: now turns his speech into a serious Exhortation, moving him to seek the favour of God, and humble himself, Acquaint now thy self with him, and be at peace. From this course and method in which Eliphaz deals with Job, take this note.
ELiphaz having reproved Job for sin, and prest him with the remembrance of the Judgements of God against sinners: now turnes his speech into a serious Exhortation, mooving him to seeke the favour of God, and humble himselfe, Acquaint now thy selfe with him, and be at peace. From this course and method in which Eliphaz deales with Job, take this note.
That in dealing with sinners we are not only to threaten, but to persuade and propose the promises of peace to them.
That in dealing with sinners wee are not onely to threaten, but to perswade and propose the promises of peace to them.
Daniel dealt so with Nebuchadnezzar, yea though he had told him of a decree in heaven past against him (Dan. 4.22.27.) yet he gives him faithful counsel, and exhorts him to break off his sins by righteousness, and his iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, if it might be a lengthening of his tranquillity, or (as we put in the Margin) a healing of his error. Hopes of mercy prevail with many more then fear of wrath, and they are sooner led then driven unto Christ. Thus Eliphaz; Acquaint now thy self with him, and be at peace.
Daniel dealt so with Nebuchadnezzer, yea though he had told him of a decree in heaven past against him (