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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 2. We are nourished by all these Elements.
Reason 3, We are dissolved into all these Elements. But yet God first took dust, then wetted it, and made Clay of it, and fashioned it into the form of humane body, hence Job 4.19. The first foundation and matter was dust, clay made of it, and our bodies of clay. Dust only is expressed as being first and predominant.
Reason 3, We are dissolved into all these Elements. But yet God first tooke dust, then wetted it, and made Clay of it, and fashioned it into the forme of humane body, hence Job 4.19. The first foundation and matter was dust, clay made of it, and our bodies of clay. Dust only is expressed as being first and predominant.
Use 1. For instruction to all men; First, To behold Gods wonderful power, wisdom and goodness, who out of a dust-heap hath formed such a curious and glorious work, Psal. 139.14. All the Devils in hell cannot suddenly make a Louse of dust, Exod. 8.18, 19. and Moses and Aaron did make but Lice of dust, verse 17. Secondly, To be lowly and humble-minded especially when we come in Gods presence. Gen. 18.27. Isai, 45.9. 1 Kings 8.27. Secondly, To be mindful of our mortality,