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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.
Eccles. 10.5, 6, 7. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler. 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and Princes walking as servants upon the earth.
Eccles. 10.5, 6, 7. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an errour which proceedeth from the ruler. 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and Princes walking as servants upon the earth.
IN these verses Solomon noteth, the first of those dead flies which will putrefy the reputation and wisdom of Princes; and that is, the mis-employment of their favours and honours. Where,
IN these verses Solomon noteth, the first of those dead flyes which wil putrifie the reputation and wisdom of Princes; and that is, the mis-imployment of their favours and honours. Where,
First, the men advanced are, 1. Fools, yea folly it self. 2. Poor men, in opposition to rich. 3. Servants. Those debased are, 1. Wise, in opposition to fools. 2. Rich, not only, in outward estate, but in parts and gifts fit for government. 3. Princes.