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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.
Now the benefit he had by the use of his great Estate, was Madness and Folly.
Madness is a privation of natural Reason, and natural Affection.
Madness (in the Original) implieth two things: 1. A fond delight in rejoicing and exalting a mans self: Self-applauding. 2. A vain-glorious boasting to others, even sometime with loud clamours and cracking, celebrating a mans self, and affecting to be celebrated of others.
Madness (in the Original) implyeth two things: 1. A fond delight in rejoycing and exalting a mans selfe: Selfe-applauding. 2. A vain-glorious boasting to others, even sometime with loud clamours and cracking, celebrating a mans selfe, and affecting to be celebrated of others.
Both these are found to arise in a mans spirit, upon his fair buildings, sumptuous provision, and furniture, and attendance, goodly and pleasant gardens, Orchards, &c. Dan. 4.30.