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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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Use 1. To observe the divine authority of Gods word and the spiritual Sovereignty thereof, putting a law upon our very thoughts, which no law of man can do, 2 Cor. 10.4.
Ʋse 1. To observe the divine authority of Gods word and the spiritual Soveraignty thereof, putting a law upon our very thoughts, which no law of man can doe, 2 Cor. 10.4.
Use 2. To teach Magistrates to be the more careful of preserving Gods honour, since he is careful of preserving theirs, even in the secret Closets of their Subjects. What a fearful ingratitude were it in a Prince to curse and swear and blaspheme the name of God, who would have them not cursed, no not in secret.
Ʋse 2. To teach Magistrates to be the more careful of preserving Gods honour, since he is careful of preserving theirs, even in the secret Clossets of their Subjects. What a fearful ingratitude were it in a Prince to curse and sweare and blaspheme the name of God, who would have them not cursed, no not in secret.
Use 3. To teach us to observe Gods care of our safety, who doth prevent us with such wary cautions, least we fall into danger unexpectly. We therefore ought to be the more regardful of the safety of his honour, and of his Ordinances.
Ʋse 3. To teach us to observe Gods care of our safety, who doth prevent us with such wary cautions, least we fall into danger unexpectly. We therefore ought to be the more regardful of the safety of his honour, and of his Ordinances.