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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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2. Because he was to be a type of Christ, who aboundeth in all riches, and treasures of wisdom and blessedness, that of his fullness we might all receive supply of all our wants, John 1.16.
2. Because he was to be a type of Christ, who aboundeth in all riches, and treasures of wisdome and blessednesse, that of his fulnesse we might all receive supply of all our wants, John 1.16.
Use 1. To teach us the right and ready way to attain wealth and wisdom, and to procure it to our children; which are 1. Upright-heartedness, giving up our wills to be guided by Gods will: For that is an heart after Gods heart. 2. Prayer for wisdom above wealth or any other outward blessing, 1 Kings 3.11, 12, 13. 3. Just and honest dealing, without bribery or partiality: Solomons Throne was established by justice; He never wronged any. 4. A wise care reaching to the outmost corner of all our affairs. 5. Bountiful dispensing the talents we receive to public good of others.
Ʋse 1. To teach us the right and ready way to attain wealth and wisedome, and to procure it to our children; which are 1. Upright-heartedness, giving up our wills to be guided by Gods will: For that is an heart after Gods heart. 2. Prayer for wisedome above wealth or any other outward blessing, 1 Kings 3.11, 12, 13. 3. Just and honest dealing, without bribery or partiality: Solomons Throne was established by justice; He never wronged any. 4. A wise care reaching to the outmost corner of all our affaires. 5. Bountifull dispensing the talents we receive to publique good of others.