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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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Use 1. To teach us wisely to consider what good duties God requireth of us in our Christian course and calling, and set upon it without fear or forlorn discouragement. Every man in his place, The Magistrate, Neh. 6.9, 11. The Minister, Acts 20.22, 23, 24. Luke 13.31, 32. Yea the wife, 1 Pet. 3.6. Yea children and servants, fear not turning to God for fear of carnal parts, Masters, Fellows, &c.
Ʋse 1. To teach us wisely to consider what good duties God requireth of us in our Christian course and calling, and set upon it without feare or forlorne discouragement. Every man in his place, The Magistrate, Neh. 6.9, 11. The Minister, Acts 20.22, 23, 24. Luke 13.31, 32. Yea the wife, 1 Pet. 3.6. Yea children and servants, feare not turning to God for feare of carnal parts, Masters, Fellowes, &c.
Quest. But may not a man for fear of danger hold off his hand from some duty in some cases?
Quest. But may not a man for feare of danger hold off his hand from some duty in some cases?