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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.
Grace and Peace be unto you, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Grace and Peace be vnto you, from God the Father, and from the Lord Iesus Christ.
1IT hath been an ancient custom, both in the Jewish, Christian, & Pagan world, to begin Letters and Epistles, with Salutations; and in these they were wont to wish to their Friends, that which was accounted the chiefest good. Hence the Heathen as they were opinionated about the chief good, they did differently wish good things to their friends in their salutations. Some wished health,2 some wished welfare or safety; some, to do well; some, joy and a merry life; as they were either Stoics or Epicures. But the Apostle finding that true felicity was in none of these, doth religiously wish that which in the Kingdom of Christ was in greatest request, (viz.) Grace and Peace.
1IT hath beene an ancient custome, both in the Iewish, Christian, & Pagan world, to beginne Letters and Epistles, with Salutations; and in these they were wont to wish to their Friends, that which was accounted the chiefest good. Hence the Heathen as they were opinionated about the chiefe good, they did differently wish good things to their friends in their salutations. Some wished health,2 some wished welfare or safetie; some, to doe well; some, ioy and a merry life; as they were eyther Stoickes or Epicures. But the Apostle finding that true felicitie was in none of these, doth religiously wish that which in the Kingdome of Christ was in greatest request, (viz.) Grace and Peace.
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