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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 some benefit in either of them alone. Wisdom is a defence, the word is a shadow in the Text. Which is, First, For defence, Psal. 17.8. Secondly, For refreshing, Isay 25.4, 5. Wealth is a defence and refreshing, 1. Against hunger, thirst, cold, nakedness, and injuries of Suits. 2. Procuring us many friends, Prov. 14, 20. and many other outward comforts, Eccles, 10, 19. Wisdom is a defence and refreshing, First, As conveying us under the wings of Christ, Matth. 7.24, 25. and so, 1. Giving life to us, and direction to our way; 2. Defending us from sin, hell, wrath, Job. 28.28. and afflictions and evils, Prov. 22.35. Secondly, Counselling others for their good, Eccles. 10.10.
Reason 2. From some benefit in either of them alone. Wisdome is a defence, the word is a shadow in the Text. Which is, First, For defence, Psal. 17.8. Secondly, For refreshing, Isay 25.4, 5. Wealth is a defence and refreshing, 1. Against hunger, thirst, cold, nakednesse, and injuries of Suits. 2. Procuring us many friends, Prov. 14, 20. and many other outward comforts, Eccles, 10, 19. Wisdome is a defence and refreshing, First, As conveighing us under the wings of Christ, Matth. 7.24, 25. and so, 1. Giving life to us, and direction to our way; 2. Defending us from sin, hell, wrath, Job. 28.28. and afflictions and evils, Prov. 22.35. Secondly, Connselling others for their good,