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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. › VersesA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verses
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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.
Doctr. 3. For want of discerning and observing fit time and manner, the misery of man is great upon him, verse 6. Gen. 27, 12, to 24. with Chap. 31.40, 41. 1 Sam. 8.5, to 18, & 13, 8, to 13. 2 Kings 5.26, 27. 1 Kings 12.7, 19. 2 Chron. 35.22.23, 24.
Reason 1. From Gods delight and good pleasure to vouchsafe his presence, his concourse and his blessing, when actions are done in Gods time, and after his manner, Psal. 32.6. Isai. 55.6. And his refusal thereof when otherwise, Numb. 14.42.