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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, in temporal things Faithfulness shows it self in the uprightness and harmlessness of our carriage towards others; as in keeping of promises, Psal. 15. in the honest discharge of the trust laid upon men, either in Church or Common-wealth. Nehem. 13.13. Prou. 13.17. in witness-bearing, Prou. 14 5.25. in just gains and lawful means used for profit in our dealings with others, Prou. 28.20. And such like duties of justice.
Thirdly, in temporall things Faithfulnesse shewes it selfe in the vprightnesse and harmelesnesse of our carriage towards others; as in keeping of promises, Psal. 15. in the honest discharge of the trust laid vpon men, eyther in Church or Common-wealth. Nehem. 13.13. Prou. 13.17. in witnesse-bearing, Prou. 14 5.25. in iust gaines and lawfull meanes vsed for profit in our dealings with others, Prou. 28.20. And such like dueties of iustice.
Thus then we see who is a faithful man, even he that knoweth his own reconciliation with God by faith; that performeth his vows to God; that sincerely worships God, and laboureth the increase of holy graces; that will do nothing against the trueth, but for the truth; that is diligent in his calling, that is serviceable with his riches; and lastly, that is just in his dealing.