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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
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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.
Parts two: First, a commandment, forbidding to curse the King; or rich and great men, his Princes and Officers. And this prohibition amplified by the strictness of it, forbidding the cursing of them; where it might be supposed to be done with greatest secrecy and safety: not the King, in thy thought; the rich, in thy bed-chamber. Secondly, a Reason, from the danger of discovery of it, by speedy and ⟨p. 231⟩unlikely means: for the birds of the air, the master of wings will declare the word or matter.
Parts two: First, a commandement, forbidding to curse the King; or rich and great men, his Princes and Officers. And this prohibition amplified by the strictness of it, forbidding the cursing of them; where it might be supposed to be done with greatest secrecy and safety: not the King, in thy thought; the rich, in thy bed-chamber. Secondly, a Reason, from the danger of discovery of it, by speedy and