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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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So wisdom apprehendeth counsel and instruction, but the voluptuous person is uncapable of either, Hosea 4.11.
So wisdome apprehendeth counsel and instruction, but the voluptuous person is uncapable of either, Hosea 4.11.
By the voluptuous person, I mean a man seeking happiness in sensual pleasure, whether arising from profit, honour, ease, or pastime, &c.
By the voluptuous person, I meane a man seeking happinesse in sensual pleasure, whether arising from profit, honour, ease, or pastime, &c.
So Solomon himself understandeth himself, for he saith to himself; I will try thee with pleasure, c. 2. v. 1. he thereupon showeth what trial he took of pleasure in great and honourable works, profitable treasures, musical pastimes, &c.
So Solomon himselfe understandeth himselfe, for he saith to himselfe; I will try thee with pleasure, c. 2. v. 1. he thereupon sheweth what tryal he took of pleasure in great and honourable workes, profitable treasures, musical pastimes, &c.