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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, Gods Children hold such a course as this when as [Greek or Hebrew], the sufferings, which are mala poena, evils of punishment do fall upon them, they presently run and revenge themselves upon those inward [Greek or Hebrew], mala culpae, evils of sin; even their secret passions and affections, and by crucifying them, they work their peace and tranquility within themselves: for no man would be hurt by his afflictions ⟨p. 154⟩without, if he would mortify his passions withinl. Fourthly, they are much in Prayer, and keep a good Conscience, in an upright, innocent, and sincere conversationm. And lastly, the word is a continual Fountain of joy in all troubles, which keeps them from discouragement, or unquietness. Psal. 119.
Thirdly, Gods Children hold such a course as this when as 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, the sufferings, which are mala poena, euils of punishment doe fall vpon them, they presently run and reuenge themselues vpon those inward 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, mala culpae, euils of sinne; euen their secret passions and affections, and by crucifying them, they worke their peace and tranquility within themselues: for no man would bee hurt by his afflictions ⟨p. 154⟩without, if he would mortifie his passions withinl. Fourthly, they are much in Prayer, and keepe a good Conscience, in an vpright, innocent, and sincer conuersationm. And lastly, the word is a continuall Fountaine of ioy in all troubles, which keepes them from discouragement, or vnquietnesse. Psal. 119.