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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.
If all lawful fruits tasted on do not satisfy; how much ⟨p. 37⟩less will it satisfy us, or bless us, to taste of the forbidden fruit?
If all lawfull fruits tasted on doe not satisfie; how much ⟨p. 37⟩lesse will it satisfie us, or blesse us, to taste of the forbidden fruit?
Use 2. To wean us from placing our chiefest contentment even in these lawful profits and pleasures. It is but folly to set •our hearts upon transitory sensual blessings, which are but trifles in comparison of Spiritual and Eternal blessings.
Ʋse 2. To wean us from placing our chiefest contentmen• even in these lawfull profits and pleasures. It is but folly to set •our hearts upon transitory sensuall blessings, which are but trifles in comparison of Spirituall and Eternall blessings.
Use 3. To stir us up to lay hold of eternal life, the favour of God, the pardon of sin, the grace of Gods spirit, the ways of obedience to Gods Commandments. This is as true wisdom, as the contrary is folly.
Ʋse 3. To stir us up to lay hold of eternal life, the favour of God, the pardon of sin, the grace of Gods spirit, the wayes of obedience to Gods Commandements. This is as true wisdome, as the contrary is folly.