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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.
Words of weight] [Greek or Hebrew] Proverbs, that is, words of weight, of power, of authority, such as are apt to sink, not only (like Davids stone into the forehead of Goliath) but into the heart of the stoutest.
Words of weight] 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 Proverbs, that is, words of weight, of power, of authority, such as are apt to sink, not only (like Davids stone into the forehead of Goliah) but into the heart of the stoutest.
Reason why so called, from their effect: First, as convincing and pressing down a proud spirit, 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. Secondly, lifting up an humble spirit, Isai. 66.2. & 50.4. Thirdly, directing and ordering their own lives, and others, Ps. 119.125.