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…

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.

Use 1. To teach us that men do not straightway condemn all such things, wherein yet they do not place happiness. Solomon will not admit happiness to be found in wisdom (he meaneth natural or civil wisdom) and yet he acknowledgeth much excellency, and worth, and use of it.

Ʋse 1. To teach us that men do not streightway condemn all such things, wherein yet they do not place happinesse. Solomon will not admit happinesse to be found in wisdome (he meaneth natural or civil wisdome) and yet he acknowledgeth much excellency, and worth, and use of it.

Use 2. To stir up men to be studious of getting wisdom above wealth, profit pleasure.

Ʋse 2. To stir up men to be studious of getting wisdome above wealth, profit pleasure.