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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.
Use 1. To wean us from placing our happiness in the study of the creatures: There is no rest in them, no satisfaction to the mind, no such newness, as in those things wherein true happiness standeth. Some of the Philosophers ⟨p. 17⟩placed happiness in contemplation (meaning of the creatures) but showeth they were deceived. Many a man thinketh, that if he could attain to the knowledge and mysteries of this or that trade he should need no more good. But it is even with trades, as with the creatures, they are full of labour, and yet empty of satisfying the mind, empty of newness.
Ʋse 1. To wean us from placing our happinesse in the study of the creatures: There is no rest in them, no satisfaction to the mind, no such newnesse, as in those things wherein true happinesse standeth. Some of the Philosophers ⟨p. 17⟩placed happinesse in contemplation (meaning of the creatures) but sheweth they were deceived. Many a man thinketh, that if he could attain to the knowledge and mysterse of this or that trade he should need no more good. But it is even with trades, as with the creatures, they are full of labour, and yet empty of satisfying the mind, empty of newnesse.
Use 2. To exhort to the study and searching out of the favour of God, the blood of Christ, the grace of his Spirit, the Word of God, &c. These will answer our hearts with rest, and fullness, and newness of comfort and contentment.
Ʋse 2. To exhort to the study and searching out of the favour of God, the blood of Christ, the grace of his Spirit, the Word of God, &c. These will answer our hearts with rest, and fulness, and newhesse of comfort and contentment.