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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.
Sol. Yes, for the testimonies of God are sure, they never fail.
Sol. Yes, for the testimonies of God are sure, they neuer faile.
Ob. But might one say, it may be great learned men might find so much good by it, but alas I am unlearned and simple. Sol. It makes the simple wise. The word can help the unlearned aswell as the learned.
Ob. But might one say, it may be great learned men might finde so much good by it, but alas I am vnlearned and simple. Sol. It makes the simple wise. The word can help the vnlearned aswell as the learned.
Ob. But can it be that the word should fit my turn, to serve for my particular occasion, of need, of direction and comfort? Sol. Yes, the statutes of the Lord are right, and out of the fitness they have to our estates, they greatly rejoice the heart.
Ob. But can it be that the word should fit my turne, to serue for my particular occasion, of need, of direction and comfort? Sol. Yes, the statutes of the Lord are right, and out of the fitnes they haue to our estates, they greatly reioyce the heart.