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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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Use 2. To instruct us to be wise as well as righteous in not trusting to our own power and will, for both are in Gods hand, Prov. 3.5, 6. James 4, 13, 14, 15.
Ʋse 2. To instruct us to be wise as well as righteous in not trusting to our own power and will, for both are in Gods hand, Prov. 3.5, 6. James 4, 13, 14, 15.
Use 3. To abase wicked men, whom God doth nor ⟨p. 196⟩vouchsafe to carry in his hand, neither them, nor their works.
Ʋse 3. To abase wicked men, whom God doth nor ⟨p. 196⟩vouchsafe to carry in his hand, neither them, nor their works.
Doctr. 3. No man can certainly discern the love or hatred of God to himself or others, by their outward events and estates.
Doctr. 3. No man can certainly discern the love or hatred of God to himselfe or others, by their outward events and estates.