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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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Thirdly, It is comfortable to be the son of a man after Gods own heart, for the Covenants sake, Gen. 17.7. and especially of David, for the promise sake made to him, and to his seed after him, 2 Chro. 7.11, to 15.
Thirdly, It is comfortable to be the sonne of a man after Gods own heart, for the Covenants sake, Gen. 17.7. and especially of David, for the promise sake made to him, and to his seed after him, 2 Chro. 7.11, to 15.
Use 1. To procure reverent acceptance of the Doctrine of this book for the Penman's sake. For though it little skilleth what the pen be, of a Goose or Swans quill, or Ravens, yet when God delighteth to use such an instrument, so richly adorned with many privileges, it challengeth from us the more due respect. It is a book written by the eldest son of Wisdom.
Ʋse 1. To procure reverent acceptance of the Doctrine of this book for the Penmans sake. For though it little skilleth what the pen be, of a Goose or Swans quil, or Ravens, yet when God delighteth to use such an instrument, so richly adorned with many priviledges, it challengeth from us the more due respect. It is a book written by the eldest sonne of Wisdome.
Use 2. To teach parents that send their children to the University, to seek to excel in eminency of grace, and love amongst men. It will add some lustre and credit to their children's ministry, as Zechariah and Elizabeths godliness (