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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.
Further, Christ dyed on the Cross, to break down the partition wall, and to slay Hatredm: And shall Enmity and Discord live, when Christ is de•d? Shall he be nailed, and shall not our vile affections be nailed down with him? Besides, it should be our care to see to it, that the Cross of CHRIST be not made of none effectn, which is, when by Faith it is not applied, when the Doctrine of Christ is not GODS power in our souls; when our Flesh is not crucified with the Lusts of ito: and when we take not up our Cross to follow Christp: And lastly, when we are so bewitched that we cannot obey the truth.
Further, Christ dyed on the Crosse, to breake downe the partition wall, and to slay Hatredm: And shall Enmitie and Discord liue, when Christ is de•d? Shall hee be nayled, and shall not our vile affections bee nayled downe with him? Besides, it should bee our care to see to it, that the Crosse of CHRIST be not made of none effectn, which is, when by Faith it is not applied, when the Doctrine of Christ is not GODS power in our soules; when our Flesh is not crucified with the Lusts of ito: and when wee take not vp our Crosse to follow Christp: And lastly, when wee are so bewitched that wee cannot obey the truth.