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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
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. v. 20. 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought, and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings, shall tell the matter.
Eccles. 10. v. 20. 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought, and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the aier shall carrie the voice, and that which hath wings, shall tell the matter.
Solomon having declared many vanities (like dead flies) found in Princes and States-men; He now directeth wise subjects to some such Christian duties as are fit to be practised at all times; but most needful and seasonable to be attended to in evil and dangerous times, in this and the whole Context of the next Chapter. As first, To beware of cursing Princes and Statesmen, however corrupt their government be, v. 20. Secondly, To bestow our Talents liberally whilst time serveth, before evil come upon the earth, chap. 11.1, 2, &c. Thirdly, to be diligent in our callings early and late, v. 4, 5, 6.
SOlomon having declared many vanities (like dead flies) found in Princes and States-men; He now directeth wise subjects to some such Christian duties as are fit to be practised at all times; but most needfull and seasonable to be attended to in evil and dangerous times, in this and the whole Context of the next Chapter. As first, To beware of cursing Princes and Statesmen, however corrupt their government be, v. 20. Secondly, To bestow our Talents liberally whilst time serveth, before evil come upon the earth, chap. 11.1, 2, &c. Thirdly, to be diligent in our callings early and late, v. 4, 5, 6.