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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.
The general rules concern, first, the meditation of heavenly things, v. 1. to 5. secondly, the mortification of vice, vers. 5. to 10. thirdly, the renovation of life, v. 10. to 18.
The generall rules concerne, first, the meditation of heauenly things, v. 1. to 5. secondly, the mortification of vice, vers. 5. to 10. thirdly, the renouation of life, v. 10. to 18.
In the proposition of this exhortation to the study of heavenly things, two things are to be observed: 1. the duty required, seek those things that are above. 2. the reasons, which are four. 1. Ye are risen with Christ. 2. These things are above. 3. Christ is above. 4. Christ is exalted there and sits at Gods right hand.
In the proposition of this exhortation to the studie of heauenly things, two things are to be obserued: 1. the duty required, seeke those things that are aboue. 2. the reasons, which are foure. 1. Ye are risen with Christ. 2. These things are aboue. 3. Christ is aboue. 4. Christ is exalted there and sits at Gods right hand.