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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.
Ob. But what profit will come of all this? Sol. In the sound practise of the directions of the word there is great reward.
Thirdly, this may comfort Gods servants in their choice: they have chosen the better part, in that they have set their hearts upon the word, howsoever the world think of them.
Thirdly, this may comfort Gods seruants in their choice: they haue chosen the better part, in that they haue set their hearts vpon the word, howsoeuer the world thinke of them.
Fourthly, we may here see the state of scorners and contemners of the word, implied: let them mock on, but this they shall have, they shall never taste of the joys of God.
Fourthly, wee may heere see the state of scorners and contemners of the word, implyed: let them mocke on, but this they shall haue, they shall neuer taste of the ioyes of God.
Fifthly, Gods servants should be admonished from hence, to express the power of the word in their carriages, that the world might see and know there is wonderful comfort and contentment in following the Word.