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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.
Thirdly, when our friends go out of the world, such as were dear unto us in the bonds of grace, we should not mourn immoderately for them; for ⟨p. 149⟩that were to proclaim our want of knowledge, or want of sense and feeling, in the thoughts of the happiness of another worldq. Yea, fourthly, seeing the greatest part of our happiness is yet to come, we should learn to place our joys in the contemplation of Heaven, according to the Apostles direction; who biddeth us rejoice in Hoper. And lastly, we should prepare for death, and wait when the time of our changing should come, that we might enjoy the glorious liberty of the Sons of God.
Thirdly, when our friends go out of the world, such as were deare vnto vs in the bonds of grace, we should not mourne immoderately for them; for ⟨p. 149⟩that were to proclaime our want of knowledge, or want of sense and feeling, in the thoughts of the happinesse of another worldq. Yea, fourthly, seeing the greatest part of our happinesse is yet to come, wee should learne to place our ioyes in the contemplation of Heauen, according to the Apostles direction; who biddeth vs reioyce in Hoper. And lastly, wee should prepare for death, and wait when the time of our changing should come, that wee might enioy the glorious libertie of the Sonnes of God.
- q1 Thes. 4.13.
- rRom: 12.12.