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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Use 1. To teach wise men to observe the greater wisdom in the greater passages of humane affairs, by weaker means vers. 13. Where God soweth much, we should reap the more.
Ʋse 1. To teach wise men to observe the greater wisdom in the greater passages of humane affaires, by weaker means vers. 13. Where God soweth much, we should reap the more.
Use 2. To teach us Wisdom is better then strength or weapons of war, v. 16, 18.
Ʋse 2. To teach us Wisdom is better then strength or weapons of war, v. 16, 18.
Use 3. To observe the neglected condition of a poor wise man, v. 15, 16.
Ʋse 3. To observe the neglected condition of a poor wise man, v. 15, 16.
Use 4. To observe a time of silence and quietness wherein to utter words of wisdom.