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…

Use 1. To reprove our overly, and slippery conceit of perfect accounts. Many are loath to enter into any account at all; like bankrupt Merchants; or if they do, it is but overly, Jer. 8.6. They that do, are loath to pursue it constantly, soon slipped from it. The Papists require a perfect examination of all particular mortal sins (as they call them) with all the circumstances of them.

Ʋse 1. To reprove our overly, and slippery conceit of perfect accounts. Many are loath to enter into any account at all; like bankrupt Merchants; or if they doe, it is but overly, Jer. 8.6. They that doe, are loath to pursue it constantly, soon slipt from it. The Papists require a perfect examination of all particular mortall sins (as they call them) with all the circumstances of them.

Use 2. To teach us (after Solomons example) what manner of Account books we should keep between the Lord, and our souls, to wit,

Ʋse 2. To teach us (after Solomons example) what manner of Account books we should keep between the Lord, and our soules, to wit,

First, Exact and particular; motives, 1. It prevents Gods examining and judging us, when we are strict in examining and judging our selves, 1 Cor. 11.28, 31. 2 It will make our, first, Repentance more thorough and sincere. Secondly, prayers more fervent and humble. Thirdly, Christ more precious and glorious. Fourthly, Mortification more powerful. Fifthly, heart more watchful. Sixthly life more regular,