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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 The curse of God upon mankind is more powerful to kill and blast men, then wisdom, much less sensuality can be to preserve their lives and memories,
Reas. 1 The curse of God upon mankinde is more powerful to kill and blast men, then wisdome, much lesse sensuality can be to preserve their lives and memories,
Ʋ e. 1. To stir up both wise men and voluptuous to prepare for death, and another life after this: Neither wealth nor wisdom can secure for death.
Ʋ e. 1. To stir up both wise men and voluptuous to prepare for death, and another life after this: Neither wealth nor wisdome can secure for death.
Doct. 6. Such as employ themselves in getting wisdom and wealth, and other sensual comforts, to the intent to find happiness therein, shall in the end be weary of their wisdom and wealth, yea even of their lives. Solomon here having so employed his life, in the end cometh to this, why am I more wise? v. 15. And therefore I hated life, v. 17.
Doct. 6. Such as employ themselves in getting wisdome and wealth, and other sensual comforts, to the intent to finde happinesse therein, shall in the end be weary of their wisdome and wealth, yea even of their lives. Solomon here having so employed his life, in the end commeth to this, why am I more wise? v. 15. And therefore I hated life, v. 17.