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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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Use 3. To teach us to improve and employ that knowledge of the world (that is of all the changes that befall us in the world) which God hath put into our hearts, to find out the counsel and work of God therein. It was happiness to Esther in her advancement, Esther 4.14. To David in crosses, Psalm 119.67, 71, 75.
Ʋse 3. To teach us to improve and imploy that knowledge of the world (that is of all the changes that befall us in the world) which God hath put into our hearts, to finde out the councel and work of God therein. It was happiness to Hester in her advancement, Hester 4.14. To David in crosses, Psalm 119.67, 71, 75.
Obj. Yea saith one, if I could but spell out Gods meaning in his works and dealings with my self and mine, it would give me great contentment
Obj. Yea saith one, if I could but spell out Gods meaning in his works and dealings with my selfe and mine, it would give me great contentment
Answ. 1. In evils observe, First what thou wast doing when a cross befell thee, Dan. 4.30, 31. Secondly, what conscience suggesteth to thee, Gen. 42.22. Thirdly, the proportion of the affliction to thy sin,