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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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Quest. How, or wherein doth it appear, that notwithstanding the long patience of God to wicked men, yet certainly it shall go well with the godly; but neither well nor long with the wicked?
Quest. How, or wherein doth it appeare, that notwithstanding the long patience of God to wicked men, yet certainly it shall goe well with the godly; but neither wel nor long with the wicked?
Answ. First, in that it is a pledge of greater mercy reserved for them that fear God, the more that God prolongeth his patience, and long sufferance to wicked men, Rom. 9.22, 23. Secondly, in that this long patience of God to the wicked, is an evidence of greater wrath prepared and treasured up for them, Rom. 2.4, 5. Thirdly, In that there is a speedy shortening of the rage of the wicked over the godly, Psalm 125.3. Fourthly, In that the days of the wicked are always cut off suddenly, before the time, either of their expectation, or at least of their preparation. Amos 8.9. The Sun shall go down at noon implieth, partly a great change and immediate from high to depth, Psalm 92.7. And partly a sudden change, before the business and the day be half finished.
Answ. First, in that it is a pledge of greater mercy reserved for them that feare God, the more that God prolongeth his patience, and long sufferance to wicked men, Rom. 9.22, 23. Secondly, in that this long patience of God to the wicked, is an evidence of greater wrath prepared and treasured up for them,