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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.
Motives to inward holiness. First, we shall never see the righteousness of God imputed, till we be upright in heartc. Secondly, a pure heart is one of the clearest signs of a blessed mand. Thirdly, God searcheth to find what mens hearts are, as well as what their lives aree. Fourthly, the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, to show himself strong, with all them that are of a perfect heartf. Fifthly, light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in hartg. Lastly, the whole 125. Psalm incites hereunto.
Motiues to inward holinesse. First, wee shall neuer see the righteousnesse of God imputed, till we be vpright in heartc. Secondly, a pure heart is one of the cleerest signes of a blessed mand. Thirdly, God searcheth to finde what mens hearts are, as well as what their liues aree. Fourthly, the eyes of the Lord behold all the earth, to shew himselfe strong, with all them that are of a perfect heartf. Fiftly, light is sowen for the righteous, and ioy for the vpright in hartg. Lastly, the whole 125. Psalme encites heereunto.
- cPsal. 36:10.
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