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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 2. To train up his servants to a childlike dependence on Gods will, James 4.14, 15. also to a watchful preparation for sudden changes, Mark 13.35, 36. Luke 12.35, to 40. Likewise to fruitfulness in doing all the good we can find to do for the present, Eccles. 9.10. & Chap. 11.2, 6. ⟨p. 211⟩Besides, to the obedience of faith, and to follow God blindfold. Foreknowledge of cross events hindereth obedience; Jonah 4.2. foreknowledge of good events maketh obedience mercenary, as John 6.26.
Reason 2. To train up his servants to a childlike dependence on Gods wil, James 4.14, 15. also to a watchfull preparation for sudden changes, Mark 13.35, 36.