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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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Reason 3. From the subordination of some Gifts to others, as the Bricklayer to the Mason, the maker of mortar to both; whence these together, much further one another's business, and so make better riddance of work, and get a better reward.
Reason 3. From the subordination of some Gifts to others, as the Bricklayer to the Mason, the maker of morter to both; whence these together, much further one anothers business, and so make better riddance of work, and get a better reward.
Use 1. To refute the Popish Anchorites and Hermits, who think solitary life a state of perfection; but Solomon judgeth it a woeful estate.
Ʋse 1. To refute the Popish Anchorites and Hermites, who think solitary life a state of perfection; but Solomon judgeth it a woful estate.
Use 2. To refute such as love to be alone in all their counsels and proceedings, and are not willing to communicate with others. Thus pride of heart maketh a man of a savage nature; wild beasts love to go alone, but tame by flocks and herds. And to teach men to affect society in all their affairs. Solomon, though full of wisdom, yet had a College of wise Councillors, 1 Kings 12.6.
Ʋse 2. To refute such as love to be alone in all their counsels and proceedings, and are not willing to communicate with others. Thus pride of heart maketh a man of a savage nature; wild beasts love to goe alone, but tame by flocks and herds. And to teach men to affect society in all their affairs. Solomon, though full of wisdom, yet had a Colledge of wise Councellors,