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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.
Answ. This is occasioned diversly. First, sometime for want of a distinct direction, or careful examination, about the application of the signs of Gods favour: some Christians have not the signs clearly & distinctly collected: others that have them, & know the use of them, grow slothful and ⟨p. 148⟩negligent, and are justly scourged with the want of the glory of this establishment.
Answ. This is occasioned diuersly. First, sometime for want of a distinct direction, or carefull examination, about the application of the signes of Gods fauor: some Christians haue not the signes cleerly & distinctly collected: others that haue them, & know the vse of them, grow sloathfull and ⟨p. 148⟩negligent, and are iustly scourged with the want of the glory of this establishment.
Secondly, sometimes it comes to pass, for want of using private means more conscionably; as Reading, Prayer, or Conference.
Secondly, sometimes it comes to passe, for want of vsing priuate meanes more conscionably; as Reading, Prayer, or Conference.
Thirdly, it is so sometimes with Christians, because of some sin they lye in, without repentance; there may be some sin, which they too much favour; and are loath to forsake, whether it be secret, or more open.
Thirdly, it is so sometimes with Christians, because of some sinne they lye in, without repentance; there may be some sinne, which they too much fauour; and are loath to forsake, whether it be secrt, or more open.