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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.
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.
Use 3. To teach wise men and learned, more contentment in knowledge, then other men take in wealth.
Ʋse 3. To teach wise men and learned, more contentment in knowledge, then other men take in wealth.