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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. › VerseA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verse
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Reason 2. From the depravation of our wills by impunity: Not to fear God, Psalm 55.19.
Reason 2. From the depravation of our wils by impunity: Not to feare God, Psalm 55.19.
Use 1. To take notice of the venomous corruption of our nature, that can suck such poison out of such a sweet Attribute, as the patience of God.
Ʋse 1. To take notice of the venomous corruption of our nature, that can suck such poyson out of such a sweet Attribute, as the patience of God.
Use 2. To beware of such an abuse.
Ʋse 2. To beware of such an abuse.
Use 3. To exhort as to be more filled with forwardness to good, and hatred of evil; first, by the judgements of God against sin; secondly, by the mercies of God to the godly.