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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Coherence, see vers. 1, 2, 3. These words express and declare the fourth wholesome instruction which Solomon giveth to men that live in the ruinous times of a civill State: wherein he teacheth all men this holy duty, that however the times here may fall out to their own particular, yet to remember the dark times that remain after this life is ended, and therefore so to provide and prepare in this life, as that we may with comfort leave it. Which duty Solomon requireth may not be neglected, notwithstanding three divers things which might occasion the neglect of it: First, the sweetness of life for the present, v. 7. Secondly, the long continuance of life to some men. Thirdly, the prosperity and comfortable estate that may befall some men in their long life. Yet to remember, first, the days of darkness (which are coming after this life ended) are many. Secondly, That all the future time and work will be but vanity, v. 8.
COherence, see vers. 1, 2, 3. These words express and declare the fourth wholsome instruction which Solomon giveth to men that live in the ruinous times of a civill State: wherein he teacheth all men this holy duty, that however the times here may fall out to their own particular, yet to remember the dark times that remain after this life is ended, and therefore so to provide and prepare in this life, as that we may with comfort leave it. Which duty Solomon requireth may not be neglected, notwithstanding three divers things which might occasion the neglect of it: First, the sweetnesse of life for the present, v. 7. Secondly, the long continuance of life to some men. Thirdly, the prosperity and comfortable estate that may befall some men in their long life. Yet to remember, first, the daies of darknesse (which are comming after this life ended) are many. Secondly, That all the future time and work wil be but vanity, v. 8.
The light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to behold the Sun; light is a Periphrasis of this natural life, Job 3.20. so here. As who should say, life is sweet; and so they that behold the Sun, are put for men living in this world: