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…

Reasons of the former part of the Doctrine, 1. From the contrary walking of wicked men, fretting and vexing themselves with the promiscuous dispensation of outward events, and filling their hearts with wickedness and madness, upon that occasion, verse 3. to 6.

Reasons of the former part of the Doctrine, 1. From the contrary walking of wicked men, fretting and vexing themselves with the promiscuous dispensation of outward events, and filling their hearts with wickednesse and madnesse, upon that occasion, verse 3. to 6.

Reason 2. From Gods acceptance of our work herein It is acceptable to God, that we should use cheerfully what God giveth freely and cheerfully, Psal. 145.16, Deut. 26.14. for First, It is an improvement and use of the creature to that end God gave them, Psal. 104.15, And so a fulfilling of one part of the third Commandment. Secondly, The contrary is a weariness to God, not to accept and use the gifts he offereth, Isai. 7.10, to 13. In which respects not only godly men, but all men are bound to cheerful acceptance ⟨p. 204⟩of Gods goodness, without sadness and mourning.

Reason 2. From Gods acceptance of our worke herein It is acceptable to God, that we should use cheerfully what God giveth freely and cheerfully, Psal. 145.16, Deut. 26.14. for First, It is an improvement and use of the creature to that end God gave them,