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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.
1. In the subject he employed in the study, his heart; I gave my heart to it. 2. In the act, seeking, searching. 3. In the instrument or guide he used, By wisdom. 4. In the object he was conversant about in those studies, I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven, (to wit) all the works of God in nature.
3. By the Calling he had thereto, vers. 13.
Secondly, his verdict or sentence of all upon his study and search, All is vanity, vers. 14.
Thirdly, the reason of such his sentence; the insufficiency of such knowledge to straiten things crooked, or to supply defects.
Thirdly, the reason of such his sentence; the insufficiency of such knowledge to streighten things crooked, or to supply defects.