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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.
Reason of the evil of the error. First, it is uncomely, Prov. 19.10. & 26.1. As if the weak and uncomely members of the body should be set in highest place, to open view. Secondly, it is burdensome to the whole state of a Commonwealth, the rule of a servant, Prov. 30.21, 22.
Reason of the evil of the errour. First, it is uncomely, Prov. 19.10. & 26.1. As if the weak and uncomely members of the body should be set in highest place, to open view. Secondly, it is burdensome to the whole state of a Commonwealth, the rule of a servant, Prov. 30.21, 22.
Reason of the proceeding of this error from the face of the Ruler. From the efficacy of the Kings face, or countenance in the advancement or debasement of persons about him. It is not the desert of an unworthy person that honoureth him, but only the Kings countenance, Prov. 16.15.
Reason of the proceeding of this errour from the face of the Ruler. From the efficacy of the Kings face, or countenance in the advancement or debasement of persons about him. It is not the desert of an unworthy person that honoureth him, but only the Kings countenance, Prov. 16.15.