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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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Doctr. When we come into the presence of God in holy Assemblies, it is for us to take heed to our ways, that we may draw nigh to hear, and be serious and short in speech before the Lord.
Doctr. When we come into the presence of God in holy Assemblies, it is for us to take heed to our waies, that we may draw nigh to heare, and be serious and short in speech before the Lord.
To take heed to our feet] is a Metonymy; To take heed to our ways, as Psalm 119.115. & 39.1. Which implieth, First, cleansing of our feet (that is our steps) before holy duties, 1 Pet. 2.1, 2. Psal. 26.6, 12. John 13.10. Jam. 4.8. Secondly, attention to the performance of holy duties in an holy manner, Exod. 3.5. Josh. 5.15. Levit. 10.3.
To take heed to our feet] is a Metonymie; To take heed to our waies, as Psalm 119.115. & 39.1. Which implieth, First, cleansing of our feet (that is our steps) before holy duties, 1 Pet. 2.1, 2.