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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
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And to know madness and folly, to wit, by experience; thus making use of this great estate, to know the worth and benefit of sensual blessings, mentioned Chap. 2. v. 1, to 10. which to do in way of seeking happiness therein, he calleth madness and folly, vers. 17. &c. 2. v. 3.
And to know madnesse and folly, to wit, by experience; thus making use of this great estate, to know the worth and benefit of sensuall blessings, mentioned Chap. 2. v. 1, to 10. which to do in way of seeking happinesse therein, he calleth madnesse and folly, vers. 17. &c. 2. v. 3.
Thirdly, His observation of the worth of wisdom, v. 17. ⟨p. 28⟩I perceive that this also is vexation of spirit.
Fourthly, His reason of such his judgement upon observation taken from the sorrow accompanying and following wisdom, v. 18.
Fourthly, His reason of such his judgement upon observation taken from the sorrow accompanying and following wisdome, v. 18.