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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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4 Reason, why without refreshing. First, from the curse upon creature-comforts, Gen. 3.17. Thorns and Thistles is their fruit. They pierce the heart through, 1. Tim. 6.10.
5 Reason, why without satisfaction. First, from the nature of sensual and earthly things, they stupefy the heart. Hence they are said to choke, Matth. 13.22. Secondly, from the curse of God upon Idolatry; Idols, and they that worship them, are alike senseless, Psalm 115.8. Isaiah 44.18, 19, 20.
5 Reason, why without satisfaction. First, from the nature of sensual and earthly things, they stupifie the heart. Hence they are said to choak, Matth. 13.22. Secondly, from the curse of God upon Idolatry; Idols, and they that worship them, are alike senselesse, Psalm 115.8. Esay 44.18, 19, 20.
Use 1. To observe, That sometimes men of great estates, and great dexterity and industry to get great estates, may yet want children and kindred to leave it to, as Nabal. 1 Sam. 25.11. And Abraham long,