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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.
Again, are we united to Christians and knit together as fellow members? then we should be faithful in the use of our own gifts, and diligent in our callings for the common goodb, to all well-doing, to do it with love, sincerity, and brotherly affectionc, yielding honour to the places and gifts of othersd, with all uprightness, diligence, and respect of Gods glorye, with hope, patience, prayerf, with mercy, sympathy and humility. Thus of union: ornament follows.
Againe, are we vnited to Christians and knit together as fellow members? then we should be faithfull in the vse of our owne gifts, and diligent in our callings for the common goodb, to all well-doing, to doe it with loue, sinceritie, and brotherly affectionc, yeelding honour to the places and gifts of othersd, with all vprightnesse, diligence, and respect of Gods glorye, with hope, patience, prayerf, with mercy, sympathie and humilitie. Thus of vnion: ornament followes.
- bRom. 12.6, 7, 8.
- cv. 9, 10.
- d