 | Alexander Gordon (of Walsall.) - 1848 - 134 sidor
...delights? Assuredly not. Solomon made the experiment, and we have the record of his experience—" Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher ; vanity of vanities, all is vanity." Why then do men shudder at the thought of quitting this vain scene ? Why recoil at the aspect of the... | |
 | Thomas Boston - 1849 - 696 sidor
...end of all perfection, (says the Psalmist;) but thy commandment is exceeding broad." Eccl. i. 2, " Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity." What do they avail to a man's real worth ? what can they contribute to one's eternal piness? They are... | |
 | Edward Robinson - 1849 - 872 sidor
...subject announced.—Ch. 1:1,2. 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king of Jerusalem. ' Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities ! all is vanity. As Solomon was the only son of David who was king of Jerusalem, he is here as distinctly pointed out... | |
 | 1849 - 788 sidor
...subject announced. — Ch. 1 : 1, 2. I The -words of the Preacher, the son of David, king of Jerusalem. * Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities ! all is vanity. As Solomon was the only son of David who was king of Jerusalem, he is here as distinctly pointed out... | |
 | 1849 - 788 sidor
...subject announced. — Ch. 1 : 1, 2. 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king of Jerusalem. * Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities ! all is vanity. As Solomon was the only son of David who was king of Jerusalem, he is here as distinctly pointed out... | |
 | Nathanael Emmons - 1850 - 570 sidor
...time past. Solomon pronounces the world to be vain, in the most extensive and unqualified sense. " Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities : all is vanity." This sentiment mankind have universally adopted, either earlier, or later in life. Those who have been... | |
 | 1863 - 896 sidor
...the places which knew them are lone and forsaken, like a banqueting hall when the guests are gone ! "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities : all is vanity !" In one place, however, there is another scene. It is on this spot. Stout men and earnest, are bringing... | |
 | John Macfarlane - 1851 - 358 sidor
...world, where they have place and influence, this scornful but truthful estimate of their real value : 'VANITY OF VANITIES, SAITH THE PREACHER ; VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY.' While, then, the votaries of this earth's fashions and follies pronounce them all in the end to be... | |
 | Walter Macon Lowrie - 1851 - 494 sidor
...happiness, for what can the man do that cometh after the king ? You have heard his memorable conclusion. Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities: all is vanity. All is vanity and vexation of spirit. Again I ask, are we not strangers in such a world as this ? If... | |
 | James Hamilton - 1852 - 393 sidor
...in the " North British Review," for February, 1851. LECTURE TVi %îstibab if READ ECOLES, i. 2-11, " Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities • all is vanity." ECCLESIASTES is Solomon the Prodigal, reexhibited by Solomon the Preacher. The wisest of worldlings... | |
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Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? 
