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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.
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.
Reason 1. As being most suitable to the image of God in his children. These words are as a seal, their hearts as wax; For all delight springeth from correspondency between the faculty and the object.
Reason 1. As being most suitable to the image of God in his children. These words are as a seale, their hearts as wax; For all delight springeth from correspondency between the faculty and the object.