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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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Answ. It is true, a Feast setteth before us many spiritual advantages. But yet, First, A mans spirit disposed to cheerfulness is more exposed to lightness. Secondly, Sad objects make deeper impression upon our affections. Thirdly, The company at a Funeral are not so apt to draw our minds away by cheerful discourse as at a Feast.
Answ. It is true, a Feast setteth before us many spiritual advantages. But yet, First, A mans spirit disposed to cheerfulnesse is more exposed to lightnesse. Secondly, Sad objects make deeper impression upon our affections. Thirdly, The company at a Funeral are not so apt to draw our minds away by cheerful discourse as at a Feast.
Use 1. To reprove Funeral Feasts: for it maketh the house of mourning and feasting all one.
Ʋse 1. To reprove Funeral Feasts: for it maketh the house of mourning and feasting all one.
Use 2. To teach us the estate of our nature; God seeth it better for us to meet with sad and mournful Occurrences then cheerful.
Ʋse 2. To teach us the estate of our nature; God seeth it better for us to meet with sad and mourneful Occurrences then cheerful.