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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 4. To refute the Popish opinion of Limbus patrum, which they place in the earth beneath, Bellar. de purgat. l. 2. c. 6. But here we see the souls of men before Christs Resurrection went upward.
Ʋse 4. To refute the Popish opinion of Limbus patrum, which they place in the earth beneath, Bellar. de purgat. l. 2. c. 6. But here we see the souls of men before Christs Resurrection went upward.
Use 5. To teach us so to live as we may rejoice in our works; there is little comfort in living like beasts that perish; but there is rejoicing in a Christian course, Isai. 64, 5. 2 Cor. 1.12.
Ʋse 5. To teach us so to live as we may rejoyce in our works; there is little comfort in living like beasts that perish; but there is rejoycing in a Christian course, Isai. 64, 5. 2 Cor. 1.12.
Motives, First, It is our portion, Eccles, 3.22. as that which, 1. Maintaineth us with necessaries, conveniences, and delights for the present, Prov. 16, 8. 2. Maketh up all other losses and crosses, Acts 20.23, 24.