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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. From their calling. They have a Pastoral charge of the people, yea of the souls of the people, Rulers, Psal. 78.70.71, 72. 2 Sam. 24.17. Preachers, Heb. 13:17. God giveth to non power over the bodies of his people, but he giveth them also charge over their souls. [see verse 1.]
Reason 2. From their calling. They have a Pastorall charge of the people, yea of the soules of the people, Rulers, Psal. 78.70.71, 72. 2 Sam. 24.17. Preachers, Heb. 13:17. God giveth to non power over the bodies of his people, but he giveth them also charge over their soules. [see verse 1.]
Reason 3. For regard to their own comfort. Ignorant subjects will be either, 1. Rebels, and unruly, 2 Chron. 15.3, 5, 6. 2. Flatterers, Hos. 7.3, 5. 3. Barbarians. Ignorant people will be either 1. unprofitable hearers, Jer. 5.3, 4. 2. Persecutors, (which is worse) Acts 3.17. 1 Tim. 1.13.
Reason 3. For regard to their own comfort. Ignorant subjects wil be either, 1. Rebels, and unruly,