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…

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.

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 Schollers here are not to be excused, who study onely some generall causes and properties of the creatures, as the principles of naturall bodies, their motion, time, place, measure, &c. but neglect to apply their studies to the nature and use of all things under heaven.

Doctr. 2. Those businesses which God setteth us about, we are to set our hearts and best endeavours upon them. God laid this sore travel upon men, and Solomon gave his heart to seek and search, &c.

Reas. 1. Gods wholly we are, and therefore to employ our whole selves at his appointment.

Reas. 1. Gods wholy we are, and therfore to employ our whole selves at his appointment.