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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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Which duty he presseth by a twofold Argument; First, from the weight of the Duty, it is the sum and safety of the whole man, verse 13. Secondly, from the universal and strict account which God will take of every work done under the Sun. Text. v. 14. So this last end of the book is the last end of the world.
Which duty he presseth by a twofold Argument; First, from the weight of the Duty, it is the sum and safety of the whole man, verse 13. Secondly, from the universal and strict account which God wil take of every work done under the Sun. Text. v. 14. So this last end of the book is the last end of the world.
Doctr. There is no work, whether it be open or secret, good or evil, but God will bring it to judgement.
Doctr. There is no work, whether it be open or secret, good or evil, but God wil bring it to judgement.
No work] whether, first, Of the heart as counsels, thoughts, affections, 1 Cor. 4.5. Jer. 17.9, 10. Secondly, of the lips, as words, Matth. 12.36. Jude 15. Thirdly, of the hands, or other outward members of the body, 2 Cor. 5.10. Eccles. 11.9.