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A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…
A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that late pious and worthy divine, Mr. John Cotton ... ; published by Anthony Tuckney ...A briefe exposition with practicall observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that late pious and worthy divine, Mr. John Cotton ... ; published by Anthony Tuckney ...
London: printed by T.C. for Ralph Smith, 1654
A BRIEF EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › VerseA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verse
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Doctr. 1. It is a good thing to take hold of such admonitions as may keep us from excess either of righteousness or wickedness, or from overmuch either righteousness or wickedness. To take hold, which is done, First, By Faith, both 1. In the word, else it profitteth not, Heb. 4.2. 2. In the Lord, to help us by his strength, both of power, wisdom, and grace, Isai. 27.5. Secondly, By hearty affection, as a precious treasure, Psal. 119.11. Thirdly, By caution and circumspection. Here to take heed, is to take hold, Acts 16.14. Heb. 2.1. wanting in Jehu, 2 Kings 10 31. Fourthly, By practise, so the word is taken, Prov. 2.19. It is good not to be over-righteous, First, To prevent the evil of desolation threatened, verse 16. Desolation signifieth, 1. Solitude left to a solitary condition, 2. Confusion, (as Dan. 4.19.) Astonishment. 3. Destruction. Overmuch righteousness bringeth, 1. Desertion from God, Luke 1.53, & 18, 9, 14. we first deserting him, Rom. 10.3. Desertion from men, Job 32.1. 2. Confusion through disappointment of a mans end and hopes, Rom. 9.30, 31, 32. 3. Destruction: For what shall satisfy for former sins and for defects of this righteousness. Secondly, To obtain the contrary solace. 1. Of peace with God, Rom. 5.1.