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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. › VerseA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verse
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Reason 1. Because chance (or occurrence) cometh to all these, that is, some occurrence which Gods providence casteth in by the way, that disappointeth all the most likely means and abilities. As the stone that was cast out of Davids sling, chanced by Gods providence to fall and to sink into Goliaths forehead, 1 Sam. 17.49.
Reason 1. Because chance (or occurrence) commeth to all these, that is, some occurrence which Gods providence casteth in by the way, that disappointeth all the most likely meanes and abilities. As the stone that was cast out of Davids sling, chanced by Gods providence to fall and to sinke into Goliahs forehead, 1 Sam. 17.49.
Reasons why God doth cast in such Occurrences. 1. From his own Sovereign prerogative, in disposing of all events, and effecting all works, Ephes. 4.11. To make a thing be, is the act and name of Jehovah, which he will not communicate to the creature, Isai. 42.8. Lament. 3.37. Hence in a mans own strength no man prevaileth, 1 Sam. 2.9.
Reasons why God doth cast in such Occurrences. 1. From his own Soveraign prerogative, in disposing of all events, and effecting all workes, Ephes. 4.11. To make a thing be, is the act and name of Jehovah, which he will not communicate to the creature, Isai. 42.8.