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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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Solomon having showed in the former verses, the abuse of wealth by covetousness, in these words he showeth a contrary good use of wealth. First, in good men, verse 18. Secondly, In all men, verse 19. In good men he saith it is comely and beautiful to eat, drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour all the days of his life, which God giveth him, verse 18.
SOlomon having shewed in the former verses, the abuse of wealth by coverousnesse, in these words he sheweth a contrary good use of wealth. First, in good men, verse 18. Secondly, In all men, verse 19. In good men he saith it is comely and beautiful to eat, drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour all the dayes of his life, which God giveth him, verse 18.
Reason hereof he giveth, First, from the condition of his estate, and of this use of it; it is his portion, verse 18. Secondly, From the quiet passing away of his time without sad remembrances of it, for he shall not much remember the days of his life; the reason whereof he giveth from Gods answering his heart in comfort, verse 20. In all men to whom God hath given wealth, it is a gift of God, 1. To have power to eat of it; 2. To take his portion. 3. To rejoice in his labour, verse 19.
Reason hereof he giveth, First, from the condition of his estate, and of this use of it; it is his portion, verse 18. Secondly, From the quiet passing away of his time without sad remembrances of it, for he shall not much remember the dayes of his life; the reason whereof he giveth from Gods answering his heart in comfort, verse 20. In all men to whom God hath given wealth, it is a gift of God, 1. To have power to eate of it; 2. To take his portion. 3. To rejoyce in his labour, verse 19.
Doct. To eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of a mans labour, it is comely in a good man, and it is the gift of God in any man,