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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. › VersesA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verses
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Refutation 1. From the power of wisdom even in a mean man (as Adam is here meant, as also in Psalm 49.2.) wisdom maketh his face to shine. Secondly, from the change of the strength or boldness of his face, which may be referred, either to the former antecedent, and then it is meant, The the wise mans face, that is, Solomons face, the boldness or strength of it (as the word signifieth) shall be changed upon a wise and just admonition, or presentment of his sin before him (as Dan. 5.6.) Or else it may be referred to the strength and boldness of a mean mans face, which shall be doubled (as the word also signifieth) in speaking upon just ground, in humble and discreet manner, even to the King himself, as 2 Sam. 12.7.
Refutation 1. From the power of wisdom even in a mean man (as Adam is here meant, as also in Psalm 49.2.) wisdom maketh his face to shine. Secondly, from the change of the strength or boldnesse of his face, which may be referred, either to the former antecedent, and then it is meant, The the wise mans face, that is, Solomons face, the boldnesse or strength of it (as the word signifieth) shall be changed upon a wise and just admonition, or presentment of his sin before him (as Dan. 5.6.) Or else it may be referred to the strength and boldnesse of a mean mans face, which shall be doubled (as the word also signifieth) in speaking upon just ground, in humble and discreet manner, even to the King himselfe, as 2 Sam. 12.7.
Invention 2. Taken from the loyalty and submission of Subjects to such great Princes. I am to observe (for so it is in the original) the mouth of the King, and that in regard of the oath of God, v. 2. to wit, the oath of Allegiance. As who should say, It is not for me to enquire and dispute of matters of State, Princes commands; but to observe and do what I am commanded. If Solomon command Masons and Carpenters to build Temples to his wives Idols, and the Nobles to oversee the work, and all his Subjects to contribute to it, it is not for me to gainsay, but to obey. My oath of Allegiance binds me far.