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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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Reason 1. Their multitudes are a burden, Eccles. 5.12. as many clothes on a mans bed, will put him into a swear, and not suffer him to sleep; so multitudes, and abundance of wealth. For they carry with them many Cares, Fears, and Uncertainties.
Reason 1. Their multitudes are a burden, Eccles. 5.12. as many cloathes on a mans bed, will put him into a swear, and not suffer him to sleep; so multitudes, and abundance of wealth. For they carry with them many Cares, Feares, and Uncertainties.
Use 1. To wean us from seeking such troublesome comforts. Labour we for riches so as we may have them with Gods blessing, which addeth no sorrow: Prov. 10.22.
Ʋse 1. To weane us from seeking such troublesome comforts. Labour we for riches so as we may have them with Gods blessing, which addeth no sorrow: