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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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2 Rules concerning the Admonished. First, they should not be scorners, Prov. 9.7, 8, 9. Hos. 4.4. Matth. 7.6. but such as may be capable of reformation. Secondly, brethren, especially to be admonished, yea though excommunicate, whilst there is hope, 2 Thes. 3.15. Else, if wedded to his sin, let him alone, Hos. 4.17. And of brethren, difference to be made, First, of spirits; some are more sluggish, they to be admonished more sharply, Titus 1.12, 3. Jude 23. Some more tender; they to be admonished with more meekness, Gal. 6.1. Jude 22. Secondly, Of years and place, 1. Men of greater years and place, rather exhorted then reproved, 1 Tim. 5.1. Dan. 4.27. 2 Inferiors with more liberty and plainness. Thirdly, any man capable of hearing or bearing a word of admonition.
2 Rules concerning the Admonished. First, they should not be scorners, Prov. 9.7, 8, 9. Hos. 4.4. Matth. 7.6. but such as may be capable of reformation. Secondly, brethren, especially to be admonished, yea though excommunicate, whilst there is hope,