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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
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Quest. When is the fit time or season of an admonition, especially of superiors?
Answ. 1. When we are called on to be the instruments in sin, as Joab to David, 1 Chron. 21.2, 3. Secondly, when they come to us for counsel, in the same or other matters, 1 Kings 14.1, to 16. Thirdly, when others are in danger to be corrupted, unless present witness be born against the sin, Gal. 2.13, 14. Fourthly, when neither admonisher nor admonished, are distempered with passion, nor prejudice, nor any choking impediment; but rather God offereth an opportunity by some word of favour or encouragement, 1 Sam. 25.36, 37. Hest. 7.2, 3, 4. We must hazard our favours for the service of God and his people.
Answ. 1. When we are called on to be the instruments in sin, as Joab to David, 1 Chron. 21.2, 3. Secondly, when they come to us for counsel, in the same or other matters, 1 Kings 14.1, to 16. Thirdly, when others are in danger to be corrupted, unlesse present witnesse be born against the sin, Gal. 2.13, 14. Fourthly, when neither admonisher nor admonished, are distempered with passion, nor prejudice, nor any choaking impediment; but rather God offereth an opportunity by some word of favour or encouragement, 1 Sam. 25.36, 37.