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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 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. 1 Sam. 13.13. Heb. 12.17.
Reason. 2. From the snare and net that lieth upon men in every action, done out of due time and manner, Eccles. 9, 12. 2 Chron. 35.22, 23, 24, with Lament. 4.20. Crosses may befall a man in the best actions: but snares, inextricable difficulties, befall men only in evil ways, and good things done out of due time and manner.
Reason. 2. From the snare and net that lyeth upon men in every action, done out of due time and manner, Eccles. 9, 12. 2 Chron. 35.22, 23, 24, with Lament. 4.20. Crosses may befal a man in the best actions: but snares, inextricable difficulties, befal men onely in evil wayes, and good things done out of due time and manner.