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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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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.
Both these are found to arise in a mans spirit, upon his faire buildings, sumptuous provision, and furniture, and attendance, goodly and pleasant gardens, Orchards, &c. Dan. 4.30.
Folly is a dullness, and fondness or weakness (Stupor sensus in judicando, Aquin. 2.2. Q. 46. Art. 2.) the dullness of the understanding to judge and discern of things. So is it with every man employing his great Estate, in these rich and glorious matters; he shall find discerning and savouring of heavenly things much dulled.
Folly is a dullness, and fondness or weakness (Stupor sensus in judicando, Aquin. 2.2. Q. 46. Art. 2.) the dullness of the understanding to judge and discern of things. So is it with every man employing his great Estate, in these rich and glorious matters; he shall finde discerning and savouring of heavenly things much dulled.
Use 1. To call upon men of great Estates to consider ⟨p. 32⟩what good they get by their great Estates, and their employment of them. If they employ them about great buildings, rich furniture, &c. as Solomon did, chap. 2. verse 3, to 8. then consider if madness and folly be not their portion.
Ʋse 1. To call upon men of great Estates to consider