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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.
Solomon communed with his own heart, Lo I am come to great Estate, and have gotten more Wisdom, &c. Psalm 126.3.
Solomon communed with his owne heart, Lo I am come to great Estate, and have gotten more Wisdome, &c. Psalm 126.3.
Reason 1. How shall we else be thankful to the Lord for the blessings we enjoy?
Reason 1. How shall we else be thankfull to the Lord for the blessings we enjoy?
Reason 2. How shall we else employ the talents we have received to Gods best advantage?
Use. To teach all men, especially great men, to follow Solomons example herein. A Steward that never setteth down his Accounts, what he hath received of his Lords moneys, will never make a good Account of the expense of it.