A89915:104
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is…An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is…
An exposition upon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not only the text is methodically analysed, and the sense of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and modern is explained: but also, by doctrine and use, the intent of the holy Ghost is in every place more fully unfolded and urged. ... Being, the substance of near seven years week-days sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the city of Chester.An exposition vpon the Epistle to the Colossians Wherein, not onely the text is methodically analysed, and the sence of the words, by the help of writers, both ancient and moderne is explayned: but also, by doctrine and vse, the intent of the holy Ghost is in euery place more fully vnfolded and vrged. ... Being, the substance of neare seuen yeeres weeke-dayes sermons, of N. Byfield, late one of the preachers for the citie of Chester.
London: printed by Edward for Nathaniel Butter, 1617
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1That so growing up to a ripe age in CHRIST, in the sanctification both of soul and body and spirit, in all the Graces and Duties of CHRIST and Christian life, through the assistance of the glorious power of GOD, in the use of all means and helps appointed of God, ye might accomplish your most holy profession, with singular comfort and contentment, being able cheerfully and with all patience and Long-suffering to bear the Crosses, Tentations, Infirmities, Persecutions, and whatsoever Wrongs or Indignities might befall ⟨image 35⟩you waiting for the Promise of GOD, being never weary of welldoing.
1That so growing vp to a ripe age in CHRIST, in the sanctification both of soule and body and spirit, in all the Graces and Duties of CHRIST and Christian life, through the assistance of the glorious power of GOD, in the vse of all meanes and helpes appointed of God, yee might accomplish your most holy profession, with singular comfort and contentment, being able cheerefully and with all patience and Long-suffering to beare the Crosses, Tentations, Infirmities, Persecutions, and whatsoeuer Wrongs or Indignities might befall ⟨image 35⟩you waiting for the Promise of GOD, being neuer weary of welldoing.
- 1Verse 11. Strengthened with all might through his glorious power unto all patience, and long-suffering with joyfulness.Verse 11. Strengthened with all might through his glorious power vnto all patience, and long-suffering with ioyfulnes.
And as we have thought good thus to let you understand our love towards you, and our rejoicing for the prosperity of your souls;1