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…

3 Rules concerning the sinners admonished. First, they must be certainly known and convinced, 1 Cor. 5.1. Matth. 18.15. we may not reprove upon a suspicion, 1 Cor. 13.5. nor upon our own inquisition; It is as if I should say, Let me put my finger in your eyes to feel if there be not a moat; Nor upon any uncertain hear-say, Isaiah 11.3. Secondly, a difference must be put between Moats and Beams, Gnats and Camels, Matth. 23, 24. Camels and Beams may not be admonished with gentle reproofs, 1 Sam. 2.23, 24.

3 Rules concerning the sinners admonished. First, they must be certainly known and convinced, 1 Cor. 5.1. Matth. 18.15. we may not reprove upon a suspition, 1 Cor. 13.5. nor upon our own inquisition; It is as if I should say, Let me put my finger in your eyes to feel if there be not a moat; Nor upon any uncertain heare-say, Esay 11.3. Secondly, a difference must be put between Moats and Beams, Gnats and Camels, Matth. 23, 24. Camels and Beams may not be admonished with gentle reproofs, 1 Sam. 2.23, 24.

4 Rules concerning the Admonition it self. First, it should be dispensed in most wholesome words; such as may be most fit to gain a sinner, and heal his soul. Wholesome gaining words are, First, general terms, especially at first, and