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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…

Name: A brief exposition with practical observations upon the whole book of Ecclesiastes by that…
Author: John Cotton

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 ...

John Cotton 1584–1652London: printed by T.C. for Ralph Smith, 1654

[8], 277 p. · 105k words · Wing C6413 · ESTC R20578

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A BRIEF EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › VersesA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verses

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Reason 1. From the want of the inward light of the image of God, they are darkness, John 1.5. Eph. 5.8.

Reason 1. From the want of the inward light of the image of God, they are darknesse, John 1.5. Eph. 5.8.

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Reason 2. They are self-confident and full, walking without counsel, Prov. 14.16 , & 28.26.

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Reason 3. If they consult, it is not with God, Isai. 30.1, 2. Psal. 10.4. nor with his word, and then no light, Isai, 8.20. but with foolish and wicked men like themselves, 1 Kings 12.8.

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