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…

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 ⟨p. 171⟩against precious and gainful sins and dangerous to be openly rebuked, Acts 19.26, 37. Secondly, Clothed in a parable, 2 Sam. 12.1, 2, 3. &c. a garment is best seen how it becometh us, on another mans back. Thirdly, Delivered in Scripture phrase that the offender may see God reproving him in his own words, rather then man, Matth. 15.7, 8, 9. Fourthly, Such as acknowledge some good where it is, as well as see fault, Rev. 2.2, 3, 4. Pills would be given in Sugar. 2. In order, less sins would be first reproved. John first reproved Herod for less matters, Mark 6.20. before he came to the matter of Herodias [Vada prius pertentanda] Jer. 12.5.

4 Rules concerning the Admonition it selfe. First, it should be dispensed in most wholsome words; such as may be most fit to gain a sinner, and heale his soule. Wholsome gaining words are, First, generall terms, especially at first, and ⟨p. 171⟩against pretious and gainful sins and dangerous to be openly rebuked, Acts 19.26, 37. Secondly, Cloathed in a parable, 2 Sam. 12.1, 2, 3. &c. a garment is best seen how it becommeth us, on another mans back. Thirdly, Delivered in Scripture phrase that the offendor may see God reproving him in his own words, rather then man,