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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
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Coherence see in verse 10. These words (The words of the wise man is grace) are a Reason of what he said, verse 10. That wisdom is profitable to direct, taken from the grace of a wise mans words, which maketh the argument of force, howsoever grace be taken.
COherence see in verse 10. These words (The words of the wise man is grace) are a Reason of what he said, verse 10. That wisdome is profitable to direct, taken from the grace of a wise mans words, which maketh the argument of force, howsoever grace be taken.
Doctr. 1. The words of the wise (even of wise Statesmen) are grace. Of Statesmen Solomon here speaketh, from ⟨p. 226⟩the beginning of this Chapter to the end. And he speaketh of such wisdom as is profitable to direct in state affairs, verse 10. Their words may be said to be grace. First, As flowing from the grace and favour of God, Psal. 45.2. Secondly, As ministering grace to the people, Ephes. 4.29. 1 Kings 8, 55, to verse 61. 1 Chron. 29.18. At least expressing the grace and favour of God, and the Princes favour and grace to them, Psal. 122.6, 7, 8, 9. Esth. 10.3. seeking their wealth, speaking peace. Thirdly, As finding acceptance with the people, Prov. 10.32. 2 Sam. 3.59. Esth. 10.3. Accepted of the multitude of his brethren.