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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.
2. A seasonable time of vowing, is, 1. When we stand in need of some special savour from God; then as we desire God might draw more nigh to us in special mercy, so it is meet we should draw more nigh to God in special duty, Gen. 28.20, 21, 22. Num. 21.1, 2, 3. Secondly, When we have received some special mercy, Psalm 116.8, 9. & 76.11. Jonah 1.16. Thirdly, When we find our hearts ready to betray us to this or that evil by occasion, we may vow against such occasions, and vow also the contrary duties, Job 31.1. 2 Cor. 11.10. which argueth vows are not unseasonable in the days of the Gospel. Fourthly, when we are ⟨p. 96⟩to enter into some new Relation whereof God is the Author: and the Duties of the Relation depend upon our Vows or Covenants with God, and with one another. Thus in marriage, Prov. 2.17. Malach. 2.14. And in Church-covenant 2 Cor. 8.5. & 11.2.
2. A seasonable time of vowing, is, 1. When we stand in need of some special savour from God; then as we desire God might draw more nigh to us in special mercy, so it is meet we should draw more nigh to God in speciall duty, Gen. 28.20, 21, 22.