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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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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.
Use 2. To stir us up to seek the knowledge of that wisdom much more, the beginning whereof is the fear of the Lord. For if Solomon gave his heart here to the knowledge of that wisdom which is gotten by the knowledge of the creatures, and humane affairs; how much more should we give our hearts to the knowledge of the Creator, and our Redeemer, whom to know is eternal life? John 17.3. Giving our hearts to this, we shall obtain even this also, Pro. 23.26. & 2.2 to 5.
Ʋse 2. To stir us up to seek the knowledge of that wisedome much more, the beginning whereof is the fear of the Lord. For if Solomon gave his heart here to the knowledge of that wisedome which is gotten by the knowledge of the creatures, and humane affairs; how much more should we give our hearts to the knowledge of the Creator, and our Redeemer, whom to know is eternal life?