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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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Reas. 2. God inflicteth a more special curse upon earthly blessings, when they are set up (as Summum Bonum) in his stead. God never more powerfully and disdainfully overthroweth Dagon, then when he is exalted with the spoils of his Ark, 1 Sam. 5.2, 3, 4. So doth God then especially blast worldly comforts, when our heart is carried captive unto them.
Reas. 2. God inflicteth a more special curse upon earthly blessings, when they are set up (as Summum Bonum) in his stead. God never more powerfully and disdainfully overthroweth Dagon, then when he is exalted with the spoyles of his Arke, 1 Sam. 5.2, 3, 4. So doth God then especially blast worldly comforts, when our heart is carried captive unto them.
Quest. But whether did Solomon well to be weary of his life for this cause?
Answ. No: He should rather have been weary of his sin in seeking happiness in these things.
Answ. No: He should rather have been weary of his sin in seeking happinesse in these things.