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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Ecclesiastes 8:15

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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Then I: Some consider this as the cavil of an infidel objector, equivalent to the Epicurean maxim, Ede, bibe, lude; post mortem nulla voluptas, "Eat, drink, and play; there is no pleasure after death." But it may be regarded as a recommendation of a moderate use of worldly things, with a cheerful and contented mind; which may justly be considered as the greatest advantage which can be made of all below the sun, and amidst all changes, such a frame of mind, if the result of right principles, may and ought to be preserved; and it will be the recompence and solace of all our labours and toils. Ecc 2:24, Ecc 3:12, Ecc 3:13, Ecc 3:22, Ecc 5:18, Ecc 9:7-9; Ti1 4:3, Ti1 4:4, Ti1 6:17 Ecclesiastes 8:16
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