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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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Quest. But whether did Solomon well, thus to hate his labour, for not yielding him that fruit he expected?
Quest. But whether did Solomon well, thus to hate his labour, for not yeilding him that fruit he expected?
Answ. No. For, 1. His labour was commanded of God, and was therefore good, Eccles. 1.13. Gen. 3, 19.
2. His labour had not been in vain, if he had used it as God commanded; sundry blessings follow diligent labour, Prov. 10.4, and 14, 23, and 22, 29.
2. His labour had not been in vaine, if he had used it as God commanded; sundry blessings follow dillgent labour, Prov. 10.4, and 14, 23, and 22, 29.