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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.
2. This may serve for instruction to teach us with all heedfulness to look to our selves after we set out in the race of Christian profession, that no man take our crown; and to this end we must consider, both what to shun, and what to follow. If we would not loose our crown, we must shun, 1. The sin that hangs on so fasto. 2. Profane babblings and oppositions of science falsely so calledp. 3. Scandalq. 4. The profits and pleasures of the world, so as our hearts be not set upon themr. 5. Self-love and trust in our own judgement, when we think our selves wise enough to order our race without advices. 6. Uncertain runningt. Now for the second, that we may run successfully, divers rules must be observed, 1. We must watchfully stop the beginnings of sin, and when we feel our selves begin to halt, we must seek an healing, least we be turned out of the wayu. 2. We must follow peace with all men, so far as may stand with godliness. *3. We must keep the faith. 4. We must labour for the love of the appearing of Christ. 5. We must continue and resolve not to give over till we have finished our course. These three rules may be gathered out of 2 Tim. 4.8.9. 6. We must pray that the Gospel may run more freelyx; for that like a mighty wind helps wonderfully in the race. 7. We must order riches so as they be no hinderancesy