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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.
Eighthly, this comes by reason of the want of patience, and a meek spirit: some Christians are froward, passionate, transported with violent affections, either of anger, or worldly grief: and these seldom or never, gain any long rest, or continual contentment: troubled affections, greatly hinder settledness, even in the best things.
Eightly, this comes by reason of the want of patience, and a meeke spirit: some Christians are froward, passionate, transported with violent affections, either of anger, or worldly griefe: and these seldome or neuer, gaine any long rest, or continuall contentment: troubled affections, greatly hinder setlednesse, euen in the best things.
To conclude, many professors revolt to the world, and give themselves to an unjustifiable liberty, in following either their profits, or their pleasures. And therefore no marvel, though Grace and true Religion, thrive so slowly in them, when they eat up their hearts and lives with these cares and delights of life.
To conclude, many professors reuolt to the world, and giue themselues to an vniustifiable liberty, in following either their profits, or their pleasures. And therefore no maruell, though Grace and true Religion, thriue so slowly in them, when they eate vp their hearts and liues with these cares and delights of life.
Hitherto of Faith. Now of Hope.