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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, it may be said to be in all wisdom, by effect in the hearers; as being such a preaching as tends to work true wisdom in the hearers, as well as other graces: a wisdom I say, by which they understand their own wayu, and deny their own reason, in the things of God: becoming fools, that they may be wisex, and know their days of peace, and accordingly, gather in Summery, even in the seasons of Grace, while it is yet called to day; walking with the wisez, preferring spiritual things above all earthly, as things that are truly excellent*, carefully watching over themselves, and with all precisenessa or circumspection; avoiding even the lesser evils, redeeming the time, with all discretion, labouring to avoid all occasions of just offence; and lastly, considering and providing for their latter endb.
Thirdly, it may be said to be in all wisedome, by effect in the hearers; as being such a preaching as tends to worke true wisedome in the hearers, as well as other graces: a wisedome I say, by which they vnderstand their owne wayu, and denie their owne reason, in the things of God: becomming fooles, that they may be wisex, and know their daies of peace, and accordingly, gather in Summery, euen in the seasons of Grace, while it is yet called to day; walking with the wisez