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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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Doct. 3. God alloweth us to rejoice in these outward things (pleasures or profits) though not to seek or place our happiness in them.
Doct. 3. God alloweth us to rejoyce in these outward things (pleasures or profits) though not to seek or place our happinesse in them.
Reas. 1. It is the portion which God giveth a man of all his labour, Text, v. 1.10. and v. 24.26.
Reas. 2. It is a just ground, and good help and means to stir up our selves to the cheerful and thankful service of God, Deut, 28.47.
Reas. 2. It is a just ground, and good help and meanes to stir up our selves to the cheerful and thankful service of God, Deut, 28.47.
Reas. 3. It doth good like a medicine, healing some bodily infirmities, and strengthening to each good duty, and to freedom in it. Prov. 17, 22.