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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.
Use 1. To humble the Pride of man: Earthly man whatsoever he be, he is known of old to be Adam. And that which more humbleth him, is that he is not the better for all that befalleth him in this life, nor doth he know what is good for him in this life, nor how to make use of it.
Ʋse 1. To humble the Pride of man: Earthly man whatsoever he be, he is known of old to be Adam. And that which more humbleth him, is that he is not the better for all that befalleth him in this life, nor doth he know what is good for him in this life, nor how to make use of it.
Use 2. To teach men not to contend with their Maker. It is hard to dash Earthen Pitchers against stone walls. Therefore to forbear pleadings and murmurings, 1 against Gods purpose, Rom. 9.20, 21. 2 against his Providence, Jer. 12.1. we must submit patiently under Gods hand, Psai. 39.9. we must obediently follow his calling. Rev. 14.4.
Ʋse 2. To teach men not to contend with their Maker. It is hard to dash Earthen Pitchers against stone walls. Therefore to forbear pleadings and murmurings, 1 against Gods purpose, Rom. 9.20, 21. 2 against his Providence, Jer. 12.1. we must submit patiently under Gods hand, Psai. 39.9. we must obediently follow his calling. Rev. 14.4.