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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 4. From the greater exercise of faith, hope, and patience, where events are uncertain, 2 Cor. 5.7. 1 Cor. 9.10 Jam. 5.7.
Use 1. To exhort to fruitfulness in our course and calling upon all occasions and opportunities; In the morning sow thy seed, in the evening let not thy hand rest. Seed in the Garner multiplieth not, yea rather decreaseth and corrupteth, Minister in his calling, 2 Tim. 4.1, 2. Magistrate in his, Psalm 101.8. Every man in his, Prov. 10.4, 5.
Ʋse 1. To exhort to fruitfulness in our course and calling upon all occasions and opportunities; In the morning sow thy seed, in the evening let not thy hand rest. Seed in the Garner multiplieth not, yea rather decreaseth and corrupteth, Minister in his calling, 2 Tim. 4.1, 2. Magistrate in his, Psalm 101.8. Every man in his, Prov. 10.4, 5.
Use 2. To persuade us to contentment in ignorance and uncertainty of events; and learn we rather the more dependence on the Lord for his blessing: and be more thankful for any good success at any time.