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 ...
John Cotton 1584–1652London: printed by T.C. for Ralph Smith, 1654
[8], 277 p. · 105k words · Wing C6413 · ESTC R20578
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Doct. 2. The words of Scripture are as goads and nails, fastened or implanted by the masters of the assemblies given by one Pastor. As Goads to stir up the people to duty,
. where his [Greek or Hebrew] may seem to allude to Solomons [Greek or Hebrew] in this place; Ministers are Planters, not only in the first gathering of Churches, 1 Cor. 3.67. but also in carrying on the rest of the work, as in building. Implanted implieth, First, The heart is pierced, and cut by the word (as in grafting or planting)
Doct. 2. The words of Scripture are as goades and nailes, fastened or implanted by the masters of the assemblies given by one Pastor. As Goads to stirre up the people to duty, 2 Pet. 1.13, & 3, 1. and to subdue an enemy like Shamgars Goad, Judg. 3.31. 2 Cor. 10.4, 5: As Nailes sticking fast in the foule, Psal 119.93. and fastening us to God, John 15.7. To our brethren, and to our duties, Neh. 10, 29. Fastened or planted; as Gen. 2.8. as if they were not dead (as doore nailes) nor dry pegs, or stakes; or nailes, but living plants, James 1.21. where his 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 may seem to allude to Solomons 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 in this place; Ministers are Planters, not onely in the first gathering of Churches, 1 Cor. 3.67. but also in carrying on the rest of the worke, as in building. Implanted implyeth, First, The heart is pierced, and cut by the word (as in graffing or planting) Acts 2.37. Secondly, The word taking root in the heart, wanting in the stony ground, Matth. 13.21. not shaken out by wine, musick, merry company, building businesse, &c. Thirdly, Living in us, Heb. 4.12. Fourthly, Growing in us, Acts 19.20. Fifthly, Fruitful in us, Luke 8.15. Col. 1, 5, 6.
By the Masters of the Assemblies] Implieth they have a Ministerial work, in implanting and driving these nails to the head, 1 Cor. 3.6, 2 Pet. 1.13. These words and the exciting and fastening power of them are given by one Pastor, ⟨p. 269⟩to wit, by Christ, as was opened in the former Doctrine, Psal. 68.11.
By the Masters of the Assemblies] Implyeth they have a Ministerial worke, in implanting and driving these nailes to the head, 1 Cor. 3.6, 2 Pet. 1.13. These words and the exciting and fastening power of them are given by one Pastor, ⟨p. 269⟩to wit, by Christ, as was opened in the former Doctrine, Psal. 68.11.
Doctr. The words of Scripture are the words of the wise, quickening like Goads and fastened like Nails, implanted by many Masters. of the Assemblies, yet given by one Pastor.
Doctr. The words of Scripture are the words of the wise, quickning like Goads and fastened like Nailes, implanted by many Masters. of the Assemblies, yet given by one Pastor.
Use 1. See here what manner of persons the penmen of Scriptures and the Preachers of them be, to wit, 1. For their gifts, wise. 2. For their office, Masters of Assemblies. 3. For their calling, given by one Pastor, as in the former Doctrine.
Ʋse 1. See here what manner of persons the penmen of Scriptures and the Preachers of them be, to wit, 1. For their gifts, wise. 2. For their office, Masters of Assemblies. 3. For their calling, given by one Pastor, as in the former Doctrine.
Use 2. To teach the Masters of Assemblies, how the word should be handled wisely according to the sense of Scripture, and to the estate of the people. As Goads, 1. Sharply, piercingly, Titus 1.13. quickening a dull spirit, Psal. 119.93. 2. Subduing and wounding an enemy, whether lust or gainsayer (as Shamgar's Goad, Judg. 3.31.) 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. Titus 1.9. As Nails, 1. Driving at first the sharp but small end into the heart; things that may most easily sink and take place, and enter, Heb. 5.11, 12, 13. 2. Following the word with stronger matter which may hold the heart strongly and closely to God, to Brethren, and to Duty.
Ʋse 2. To teach the Masters of Assemblies, how the word should be handled wisely according to the sense of Scripture, and to the estate of the people. As Goades, 1. Sharply, piercingly, Titus 1.13. quickning a dull spirit, Psal. 119.93. 2. Subduing and wounding an enemy, whether lust or gainsayer (as Shamgars Goad, Judg. 3.31.) 2 Cor. 10.4, 5. Titus 1.9. As Nailes, 1. Driving at first the sharp but smal end into the heart; things that may most easily sinke and take place, and enter, Heb. 5.11, 12, 13. 2. Following the word with stronger matter which may hold the heart strongly and closely to God, to Brethren, and to Duty.
Implanted] this done by dispensing the word, 1. In faithful simplicity, Jer. 23.28, 29. Humane wit and authorities added to it do but adulterate it, like as Paint doth marble, or as honey and wine in children's milk: as painted glass windows darken the light: as a bumbasted sword hindereth cutting. 2. In manifestation of the spirit breathing and speaking in the Scripture, and breathing and speaking in the hearts, and words, and lives of Ministers. Hence power, 1 Cor. 2.2, 3, 4. 2 Cor. 13.3, 4.
Implanted] this done by dispensing the word, 1. In faithful simplicity, Jer. 23.28, 29. Humane wit and authorities added to it doe but adulterate it, like as Paint doth marble, or as honey and wine in childrens milke: as painted glasse windowes darken the light: as a bumbasted sword hindreth cutting. 2. In manifestation of the spirit breathing and speaking in the Scripture, and breathing and speaking in the hearts, and words, and lives of Ministers. Hence power, 1 Cor. 2.2, 3, 4. 2 Cor. 13.3, 4.
Use 3. To teach us the state of the people without Masters of the Assemblies, to be wanting, first in heavenly wisdom, Jer. 4.22. Secondly, in forwardness; hence need of a goad to prick them forward. Heb. 5.11. Thirdly, in steadfastness; hence need of nails to fasten them, Eph. 4.14.
Ʋse 3. To teach us the state of the people without Masters of the Assemblies, to be wanting, first in heavenly wisdome, Jer. 4.22. Secondly, in forwardnesse; hence need of a goad to prick them forward. Heb. 5.11. Thirdly, in stedfastness; hence need of nailes to fasten them, Eph. 4.14.
Use 4. For trial, when the word hath had his kindly and true effect, and work in us; to wit, first when it quickeneth us; secondly, when it strengtheneth us; thirdly, when it is implanted in us.
Ʋse 4. For triall, when the word hath had his kindly and true effect, and work in us; to wit, first when it quickneth us; secondly, when it strengthneth us; thirdly, when it is implanted in us.
