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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.
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?
3. He hath declared by particular induction the special delights he gave himself to take pleasure in 1. In his diet, Wine, verse 3. 2. In his Buildings, verse 4. 3. In, Husbandry. 1. Planting of Vineyards, and making Gardens, Orchards, Pools of water, verse 6. 2. Storing of Cattle, verse 7. 4. House-keeping. 1. Retinue, verse 7. 2. Wealth, verse 8. 5. Music, verse 8:
3. He hath declared by particular induction the speciall delights he gave himselfe to take pleasure in 1. In his diet, Wine, verse 3. 2. In his Buildings, verse 4. 3. In, Husbandry. 1. Planting of Vineyards, and making Gardens, Orchards, Pools of water, verse 6. 2. Storing of Cattel, verse 7. 4. House-keeping. 1. Retinue, verse 7. 2. Wealth, verse 8. 5. Musick, verse 8: