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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.
Thirdly, from the disappointment of any labour all that time, Eccles. 9.10. Psal. 30.9.
This to be remembered] words of sense in the Hebrew are understood with affection and action; so this word Eccles. 12.1. which implieth here, 1. Continual mindful knowledge of it. 2. So to be affected with care and conscience of it, as that it may take deeper impression in us then all the transient cares and comforts of this natural life, whereof though the days be many, yet not so many. 3. So to provide in this life as that when our bodies shall sleep in darkness, yet our souls may enjoy the light and comfort of everlasting life and blessedness.
This to be remembred] words of sense in the Hebrew are understood with affection and action; so this word Eccles. 12.1. which implieth here, 1. Continuall mindfull knowledge of it. 2. So to be affected with care and conscience of it, as that it may take deeper impression in us then all the transient cares and comforts of this naturall life, whereof though the daies be many, yet not so many. 3. So to provide in this life as that when our bodies shall sleep in darkness, yet our soules may enjoy the light and comfort of everlasting life and blessedness.
Reason 1. From the benefit of such remembrance. In so doing we remember God, Eccles. 12.1. and our selves also,