The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

10 Amazing things about grace according to John Newton


Amazing grace and amazing things about it, according to John Newton. It
  1. Saves wretches - that saved a wretch like me!
  2. Brings back the lost - I once was lost, but now am found,
  3. Heals the blind - was blind, but now I see.
  4. Brings about conviction of sin - 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
  5. Comforts us - and grace my fears relieved;
  6. Sustains us - Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
  7. Brings us to heaven - and grace will lead me home.
  8. Is revealed in the Word - his word my hope secures;
  9. Is guaranteed by God - he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures
  10. Secures heaven for us - Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease: I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine; but God, who called me here below, will be forever mine

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