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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.
That we may be delivered from this strange estate of separation, the blood of Christ must be applied, we must become new Creatures, our peace must be preached, access must be had to God by prayer, we must be joined to Gods Children, we must be built upon the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, and our souls must become Temples for the holy Ghost to dwell in: all this is set down in the second of the Ephesians from Vers. 13. to the end of the Chapter.
That wee may bee deliuered from this strange estate of separation, the bloud of Christ must bee applied, wee must become new Creatures, our peace must be preached, accesse must be had to God by prayer, wee must be ioyned to Gods Children, we must bee built vpon the foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, and our soules must become Temples for the holy Ghost to dwell in: all this is set downe in the second of the Ephesians from Vers. 13. to the end of the Chapter.
And to this end we must take heed of working iniquityk: of Ignorancel: of an uncircumcised and an unmortified Heartm: of strange Doctrinen: of the strange womano: of strange Fire, that is, Will-worship: and of the Manners of strange Children; for all these, by effects, will estrange.
And to this end we must take heede of working iniquityk: of Ignorancel