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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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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,