A89915:1717
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.
4. That matters, that seem small things and trifles, may spoil the soul, & bring it into a miserable bondage, such as those traditions might seem to be.
4. That matters, that seeme small things and trifles, may spoile the soule, & bring it into a miserable bondage, such as those traditions might seeme to be.
You.] This word noteth the persons spoiled, and so gives us occasion to observe 2. things.
You.] This word noteth the persons spoiled, and so giues vs occasion to obserue 2. things.
1. That we may be in the sheepfold of Christ, and yet not be safe. You, yea you Christians. The Devil can fetch booties even out of the Temple of Christ.
1. That we may be in the sheepfold of Christ, and yet not be safe. You, yea you Christians. The Deuill can fetch booties euen out of the Temple of Christ.