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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.
Quest. But have not the Ministers of the Gospel power upon observation of the runners to be as Judges to assign the crown to them that run well?
Quest. But haue not the Ministers of the Gospell power vpon obseruation of the runners to be as Iudges to assigne the crowne to them that runne well?
Answ. They have, and therefore are called the disposers of Gods secrets, and watch-men, and overseers: but yet they must be true Ministers, and they must give judgement by warrant from the word.
Answ. They haue, and therefore are called the disposers of Gods secrets, and watch-men, and ouerseers: but yet they must be true Ministers, and they must giue iudgement by warrant from the word.
Let no man defraud you of your prize] That is seeing you have begun to run so well, and have run so long, let no man now beguile you of your prize, the crown of glory.
Let no man defraude you of your prize] That is seeing you haue begunne to runne so well, and haue runne so long, let no man now beguile you of your prize, the crowne of glorie.