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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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Doct. It is the duty of every son of wisdom to be admonished by the books of Scripture, whether written by Solomon, or by other Prophets; whether sharpened or fastened by the masters of Assemblies, Psalm 19.11.
Doct. It is the duty of every son of wisdome to be admonished by the books of Scripture, whether written by Solomon, or by other Prophets; whether sharpned or fastned by the masters of Assemblies, Psalm 19.11.
To be admonished implieth three things: First, to be enlightened, making the word a light or lantern, Psal. 119.105. So the word is translated, shine as the light, Dan. 12.3. or brightness. Secondly, to be warned, and so first reclaimed from evil, or sin: secondly preserved from evil of punishment approaching, Ezek. 3.17. to 21. and 33.4, 5, 6. Thirdly, to be made circumspect to duty; so the word is translated take heed, Ezra 4.22. and so used Psal. 19.11.
To be admonished implieth three things: First, to be enlightned, making the word a light or lanthorn, Psal. 119.105. So the word is translated, shine as the light, Dan. 12.3. or brightnesse. Secondly, to be warned, and so first reclaimed from evil, or sin: secondly preserved from evil of punishment approaching,