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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.
2. The distempering of our bodies, but especially of our spirits by these sensual delights, must needs grieve a good spirit.
Reas. 3. Of no profit.
1. For in them we save not our souls but rather lose them, Matth, 6.26.
Use 1. To teach men destitute of these things, not to think themselves miserable for want of them; for they that have them, are not thereby happy.
Ʋse 1. To teach men destitute of these things, not to think themselves miserable for want of them; for they that have them, are not thereby happy.