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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 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.
Solomon in the end almost lost himself in these sensual delights.
Reas. 1. [Qui vadit per praecipitium, vergit in ruinam] He that walketh in the uttermost extent of the borders of his Christian liberty, will soon degenerate, and fall into some licentiousness.
Reas. 1. [Qui vadit per praecipitium, vergit in ruinam] He that walketh in the uttermost extent of the borders of his Christian liberty, will soon degenerate, and fall into some licentiousnesse.