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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 the corruption and changeableness of outward things, Matth. 6.19. and therefore they cannot be certain evidences of an unchangeable and uncorruptible estate.
Reason 2. From the like events and successes, and estates to all, Eccles. 9.2. Good name to Demetrius, 3 John 12. as well as to the false Prophets, Luke 6.26. Wealth to the rich Epicure, Luke 12.16. as well as to Abraham, Gen. 24.35. and to Isaac, Gen. 26.12. Pleasure to the wicked, Job 21.11, 12. as well as to the godly, Eccles. 2.10. Health and strength to Epicures, Psal. 73.4. as well as to Caleb, Josh. 14.11. Beauty to Absalom and such, 2 Sam. 14.25. Prov. 11.22. as well as to Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel. Long life to Ismael, Gen. 25.17. as well as to Isaac,