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…

Reason 2. From the uncertainty of suture calamities, or rather certainty of their coming, but uncertainly in what kind. Text, v. 2. And therefore first, it is good to be giving, whilst we have it, least all be swept away in a deluge of ⟨p. 236⟩Public calamity. Secondly, it is wisdom by this means to prolong tranquility, Dan. 4.27. Thirdly, it is seasonable to prepare against a storm, Psalm 41.1, 3.

Reason 2. From the uncertainty of suture calamities, or rather certainty of their comming, but uncertainly in what kind. Text, v. 2. And therefore first, it is good to be giving, whilst we have it, least all be swept away in a deluge of ⟨p. 236⟩Publike calamity. Secondly, it is wisdome by this means to prolong tranquility, Dan. 4.27. Thirdly, it is seasonable to prepare against a storm, Psalm 41.1, 3.

Reason 3. From the example of the clouds, which being full of water, pour down rain, Text verse 3. and that both upon earth and Sea. Not like rich men, who the more rich they grow, grow the more niggardly, and give more sparingly then the poorer sort. Yea, the clouds by pouring out rain regain it again both from the Sea and earth, by ascending vapours; and so do liberal men gain by bounty, Prov. 11.25.

Reason 3. From the example of the clouds, which being full of water, poure down rain, Text verse 3. and that both upon earth and Sea. Not like rich men, who the more rich they grow, grow the more niggardly, and give more sparingly then the poorer sort. Yea, the clouds by pouring out rain regain it again both from the Sea and earth, by ascending vapours; and so doe liberall men gaine by bounty,