...these Hebraisms may be regretted. For instance, in Ecclesiastes i. 2, the authorized version reads : " Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity ; " and we doubt whether the emendation of our author will be readily approved. '* Mere vanity, says...

...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...

...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 as...

...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 as...

...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 as...

...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...

...an introduction which has no parallel or resemblance in any other writing that we have ever seen: " Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity." He spake from the heart; he was a man of experience. He had tried "amusements." Now let me ask you...

...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 as...

...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...

...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...