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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.
Doct. 1. To give a mans heart to knowledge is the way to obtain.
I gave my heart to know, &c. and I perceived, &c.
Reason 1. From the hearts dominion or commanding power over the whole man; It setteth the senses awork, to look about and listen; the mind to understand; the judgement to consider and observe: the memory to keep up whatsoever might make for the gaining of knowledge.
Reason 1. From the hearts dominion or commanding power over the whole man; It setteth the senses awork, to look about and listen; the minde to understand; the judgement to consider and observe: the memory to keep up whatsoever might make for the gaining of knowledge.