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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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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.
Invention 2. Taken from the loyalty and submission of Subjects to such great Princes. I am to observe (for so it is in the originall) 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 doe 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.
Refutation. Be not hasty to go out of his sight] that is, out of the Kings sight, to execute every commandment which he putteth upon thee. (Joab went slowly out from the presence of King David in such a case (2 Sam. 24.3, 4,) Stand not in an evil thing] as they do that perform the works of sinners, Psalm 1.1. For the King doth [many times] (not according to what is right and well pleasing in the sight of God, but) whatsoever pleaseth himself, v. 3.
Refutation. Be not hasty to goe out of his sight] that is, out of the Kings sight, to execute every commandment which he putteth upon thee. (Joab went slowly out from the presence of King David in such a case (