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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. › VerseA BRIEFE EXPOSITION UPON ECCLESIASTES. › Verse
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A good Ointment First is fragrant, John 12.3. Secondly, shining and making the face to shine, Psal. 104.15. Thirdly, sinketh into the bones, and suppleth and softeneth the dried Sinews and Muscles, that it maketh a man more fit for Race, for Wrestling or any other bodily Exercise, Psal. 109.18. Fourthly, is healing, Luke 10.34. Fifthly, preserveth even after death by embalming, Luke 23.56.
A good Ointment First is fragrant, John 12.3. Secondly, shining and making the face to shine, Psal. 104.15. Thirdly, sinketh into the bones, and suppleth and softneth the dryed Sinews and Muscles, that it maketh a man more fit for Race, for Wrastling or any other bodily Exercise, Psal. 109.18. Fourthly, is healing, Luke 10.34. Fifthly, preserveth even after death by embalming, Luke 23.56.
In all these Properties (qualities and effects) a good name excelleth a good ointment, which may be as so many Reasons of the Point. A good name First is more fragrant, the one filling the house, John 12.3. the other, Town and Country.