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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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A Warning, First, To Princes, to pray for a wise and learning heart. 1 Kings 3.9. Secondly, To People to strive with God for their Princes. Psal. 72.1.2.
Use 2. To refuse Admonition, is a great folly even in a Prince, even in an Old Prince. 1 Kings. 12.6, 7, 13. 2 Chro. 16, 9, 10. More hope of a fool then of such, Prov. 26.12. & 12.1. It bringeth the Commonwealth into a snare, Pro. 29.8. How much more foolish is this wilfulness either in Meaner or Younger People?
Ʋse 2. To refuse Admonition, is a great folly even in a Prince, even in an Old Prince. 1 Kings. 12.6, 7, 13. 2 Chro. 16, 9, 10. More hope of a fool then of such, Prov. 26.12. & 12.1. It bringeth the Commonwealth into a snare, Pro. 29.8. How much more foolish is this willfullness either in Meaner or Yonger People?