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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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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.