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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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Reason 1. From the strict account we must give of our time and Talents unto God, Ephes. 5.15. Matth. 25, 26, 27.
Reason 2. From the abundant recompense of reward to fruitfulness in good duties, 1 Cor. 15.58.
Reason 2. From the abundant recompence of reward to fruitfulness in good duties, 1 Cor. 15.58.
Reason 3. From the greater hopes of a more plentiful harvest, when more variety of seed is sown; if one miscarry, the other may take; yea and none will be lost. The Merchant that tradeth in many barks, is more like to see a safe return of some.
Reason 3. From the greater hopes of a more plentifull harvest, when more variety of seed is sown; if one miscarry, the other may take; yea and none will be lost. The Merchant that tradeth in many barks, is more like to see a safe return of some.