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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.
And may not this teach us singleness of heart, and humility, even more to seek to be good then to seem to be so? Christ was contented his treasures should be hidden, and shall we fret ourselves when our drops of grace are not admired? shall it not be enough to us that we shall appear in glory, when his glory shall be revealed?
And may not this teach vs singlenes of heart, and humility, euen more to seeke to bee good then to seeme to be so? Christ was contented his treasures should bee hidden, and shall wee fret ourselues when our drops of grace are not admired? shall it not be enough to vs that we shall appeare in glory, when his glorie shall be reuealed?
All treasures] Wisdom and knowledge in Christ is called treasures, not for the quantity only, but for the worth also, for grace and knowledge are the best treasures.
All treasures] Wisdome and knowledge in Christ is called treasures, not for the quantitie only, but for the worth also, for grace and knowledge are the best treasures.
Which may show the misery of all wicked persons, for in as much as they are not of Christ, they are destitute of the treasures of God: and contrariwise, they are most happy that have Christ, for in him they find all true treasure & riches, he cannot be poor that hath Christ, nor can he be rich that wants Christ
Which may shew the miserie of all wicked persons, for in as much as they are not of Christ, they are destitute of the treasures of God: and contrariwise, they are most happy that haue Christ, for in him they find all true treasure & riches, he cānot be poore that hath Christ, nor can he be rich that wāts Christ