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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
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.
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 (2 Sam. 24.3, 4,) Stand not in an evill thing] as they doe that perform the works of sinners, Psalm 1.1. For the King doth [many times] (not according to what is right and wel pleasing in the sight of God, but) whatsoever pleaseth himself, v. 3.
Invention 3. From the Power and uncontrollable Authority of the kings Commands, and the danger of such as shall resist or speak against them, especially to his face. Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? v. 4.
Invention 3. From the Power and uncontroulable Authority of the kings Commands, and the danger of such as shall resist or speak against them, especially to his face. Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? v. 4.