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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.
Use 2. To teach us to accept this book with greater respect. The Sun never shineth more gloriously then when it breaketh forth out of some dark cloud: nor the graces of Gods Spirit, then when they have over-wrested some cloud of Temptations and sins, and break forth into ⟨p. 5⟩Repentance. So was it with David also in Psalm 51.
Ʋse 2. To teach us to accept this book with greater respect. The Sunne never shineth more gloriously then when it breaketh forth out of some dark cloud: nor the graces of Gods Spirit, then when they have over-wrested some cloud of Temptations and sinnes, and break forth into ⟨p. 5⟩Repentance. So was it with David also in Psalm 51.
The son of David] which he mentioneth in sundry respects.
The sonne of David] which he mentioneth in sundry respects.
First, it is honourable to be the son of a Prince, Eccles. 10.17.
First, it is honourable to be the sonne of a Prince, Eccles. 10.17.