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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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2. The second Reason is taken from his own experience, vers. 12. to the end of the chapter.
Doct. 1. Such things as come by generation stand not at a stay, but pass away [pass away by corruption.] Job 14.1, Psal. 49.7, 8, 9. Josh. 23.14. 1 Kings 2.2.
Doct. 1. Such things as come by generation stand not at a stay, but passe away [passe away by corruption.] Job 14.1, Psal. 49.7, 8, 9. Josh. 23.14. 1 Kings 2.2.
Reason 1. From the causes in nature whereof they are generated, which are the four Elements, and they contrary one to another. Now contrary things being divided one against another, make the whole body of short continuance, one wasting another, till all fail, Mat. 12.25. Heat against cold, and moisture against dryness, work continually one against another, till all be consumed.