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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Use 1. To teach us concerning Solomon, First, That Solomon did indeed repent after his fall. Secondly, That he wrote this book after his repentance.
Ʋse 1. To teach us concerning Solomon, First, That Solomon did indeed repent after his fall. Secondly, That he wrote this book after his repentance.
Use 2. To wean all men from sin, It will be bitterness in the end [2 Sam. 2.26.] Acts 8.23. Prov. 23.31, 32. Prov. 5.34, 5. Prov. 20.17.
Ʋse 2. To weane all men from sin, It will be bitternesse in the end [2 Sam. 2.26.] Acts 8.23. Prov. 23.31, 32. Prov. 5.34, 5. Prov. 20.17.
Use 3. To wean us from delighting in sinful companions, they will be bitter to us in the end, as death, and more bitter too; Trust not in the friendship of such: for if ever they or we repent, we shall be ready to condemn and betray one another.