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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.
1The third thing you must be careful of is the exercise of holy graces and duties; and here I shall put you in mind of three things: the matter, the means, and the end. For the first there are nine graces should principally be remembered in your practise: and that you may be quickened thereunto, be much in the meditation of three things, 1. GODS election. 2. Your own sanctification. 3. The love of GOD to you.
1The third thing you must be carefull of is the exercise of holy graces and duties; and here I shall put you in minde of three things: the matter, the meanes, and the end. For the first there are nine graces should principally be remembred in your practise: and that you may be quickned thereunto, be much in the meditation of three things, 1. GODS election. 2. Your owne sanctification. 3. The loue of GOD to you.
- 1Verse 12. Therefore as the elect of GOD holy and beloved, put on bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering.Verse 12. Therefore as the elect of GOD holy and beloued, put on bovvels of mercy, kindnesse, humblenes of minde, meeknesse, long-suffering.
The graces are, 1. Tenderness in all sorts of injuries. 2. Courtesy. 3. True and hearty humility and lowliness. 4. Quietness and meekness, and tranquillity of heart. 5. Long-suffering in respect of crosses.
The graces are, 1. Tendernesse in all sorts of iniuries. 2. Curtesie. 3. True and hearty humilitie and lowlinesse. 4. Quietnesse and meeknes, and tranquillitie of heart. 5. Long-suffering in respect of crosses.