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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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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.
Use 4. To watch over our spirits, least they grow unsavoury, the more we enjoy outward sensual contentments and delights.
Ʋse 4. To watch over our spirits, least they grow unsavoury, the more we enjoy outward sensual contentments and delights.
Doct. 2. Wisdom may be held with the large seeking after delight, in these outward things, but with much hazard.
Doct. 2. Wisdome may be held with the large seeking after delight, in these outward things, but with much hazzard.