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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.
From Verse 16. of the former Chapter, Solomon hath tried what happiness might be found in his great wisdom: now he proceedeth to try what happiness might be found in his great Estate, in the pleasures and profits which it yieldeth.
FRom Verse 16. of the former Chapter, Solomon hath tryed what happiness might be found in his great wisedome: now he proceedeth to try what happiness might be found in his great Estate, in the pleasures and profits which it yieldeth.
Parts 5.
1. Solomon encourageth himself, in this Soliloquy, to enjoy pleasure, verse 1. since he cannot find happiness in wisdom, Go to now, I will prove thee, &c.
1. Solomon encourageth himselfe, in this Soliloquy, to enjoy pleasure, verse 1. since he cannot finde happiness in wisdome, Goe to now, I will prove thee, &c.
2. He delivereth his judgement of it, verse 1, 2. It is Vanity, Madness, good for nothing, what doth it?