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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.
Reas. 1. Unless a man do know his own eminency above all others in the things whereof he maketh comparisons, he will appear no better then vain-glorious, if not ridiculous. Campian challenging both the Universities, though his cause had been as good as he presumed it to be, yet coming short of sundry learned men in the knowledge of the Greek Tongue, exposed himself to just disgrace.
Reas. 1. Unlesse a man do know his own eminency above all others in the things whereof he maketh comparisons, he will appeare no better then vaine-glorious, if not ridiculous. Campian challenging both the Universities, though his cause had been as good as he presumed it to be, yet comming short of sundry learned men in the knowledge of the Greek Tongue, exposed himselfe to just disgrace.
Goliath defying the whole Host of Israel, and yet not knowing the eminency of the strength of faith, above that of Sphere and Shield, made himself a scorn and a prey.
Goliah defying the whole Hoast of Israel, and yet not knowing the eminency of the strength of faith, above that of Spheare and Sheild, made himselfe a scorne and a prey.
Use 1. To reprove the insolency of boasting spirits, comparing and challenging many times their equals, if not betters, to their own shame in the end. Peter preferring himself before all men, fell worse then any of his fellows; Solomon excelling all, yet maketh comparisons but of equals here, Use 12, and 25.
Ʋse 1. To reprove the insolency of boasting spirits, comparing and challenging many times their equals, if not betters, to their own shame in the end. Peter preferring himselfe before all men, fell worse then any of his fellowes; Solomon excelling all, yet maketh comparisons but of equals here, Use 12, and 25.