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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.
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.
Reason 2. The heart set upon a thing will also deal with God about it, and neglect no other means.
Reason 2. The heart set upon a thing will also deal with God about it, and neglect no other meanes.
Use 1. To teach Students to give their hearts to knowledge; which is done 1. By esteeming it a Singular thing. 2. By cleaving to it with earnest Affection.
Ʋse 1. To teach Students to give their hearts to knowledge; which is done 1. By esteeming it a Singular thing. 2. By cleaving to it with earnest Affection.