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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 2. From the evil disease and vanity that lieth upon ⟨p. 114⟩a man, when he is denied the power to make use of it, Eccles. 6.2.
Reason 2. From the evil disease and vanity that lyeth upon ⟨p. 114⟩a man, when he is denyed the power to make use of it, Eccles. 6.2.
Reas. 3. From the Condition of mens Estates in this world. It is their portion, v. 18. both to good men, v. 18. and to evil men. Psal. 17.14. As a Portion, 1. It furnisheth us with necessaries, expediences, delights, 2. It maketh up crosses and losses. 3. It maketh Provision for after times, yea for another world, 1 Tim. 6.17, 18, 19.
Use 4. It is the Fruit or end, or good of his labour, v. 18.
Ʋse 4. It is the Fruit or end, or good of his labour, v. 18.