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…

Use 1. To reprove the straight-heartednesse of most, who study no further the creatures, then for necessity or pastime. The Gentleman only observeth so much of the nature of Dogs, and Hawks, and Pheasants, and Partridges, &c. as serveth for his game. The Tradesman looketh only at the nature and use of such things as whereby he getteth his living, whether Sheep, Beasts, Skins, Wool, Spices, Fishes, Foul, &c.

Ʋse 1. To reprove the streight-heartednesse of most, who study no further the creatures, then for necessity or pastime. The Gentleman onely observeth so much of the nature of Dogs, and Haukes, and Phesants, and Partridges, &c. as serveth for his game. The Tradesman looketh onely at the nature and use of such things as whereby he getteth his living, whether Sheep, Beasts, Skins, Wool, Spices, Fishes, Foule, &c.

But studying the nature of all things, which by observation and conference men might learn one of another, would enlarge our hearts to God, and our skill to usefulness to our selves and others.

But studying the nature of all things, which by observation and conference men might learn one of another, would enlarge our hearts to God, and our skil to usefulnesse to our selves and others.

Rich men have more means, and poor men more vacancy to seek and get this knowledge; how justly then are both reproved for wanting heart to it? Prov. 17.16. Yea Scholars here are not to be excused, who study only some general causes and properties of the creatures, as the principles of natural bodies, their motion, time, place, measure, &c. but neglect to apply their studies to the nature and use of all things under heaven.