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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.
First, By Profession: it will not only know, but acknowledge that truth, which is according to godlinesse. It will confess, & profess; whereas the common hope, seldom, or never at any time, holds it convenient to be so forward.
First, By Profession: it will not onely know, but acknowledge that truth, which is according to godlinese. It will confesse, & professe; wheras the common hope, seldome, or neuer at any time, holds it conuenient to be so forward.
Secondly, by Abnegation; for it will endure scorns, losses, temptations, oppositions, &c. It is not moved away by the carnal reasons of the flesh; the disdain of carnal friends; the violence of unreasonable adversaries, or the like: the chain will not fear it, nor the reproach shame it