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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.
Thirdly, the new Jerusalem is above: for so the Apostle to the Galatians expressly saithq. Even that heavenly society of glorious spirits in illustrious splendour. And these are to be sought two ways. 1. By the constant desire of their presence and to be gathered to them. 2. By the imitation of their graces and virtues which they showed when thy were on earth.
Thirdly, the new Ierusalem is aboue: for so the Apostle to the Galathians expressely saithq. Euen that heauenly society of glorious spirits in illustrious splendor. And these are to be sought two wayes. 1. By the constant desire of their presence and to bee gathered to them. 2. By the imitation of their graces and vertues which they shewed when thy were on earth.
- qGal. 4▪ 26.
Fourthly, Heaven is above. For it is the price of our calling that is abover, and §4the glory of that eternal and immortal honour is to be soughts, and that five ways. 1. By prayer for preparation and that daily: for so our Saviour hath taught us in the second petition of his prayert. 2. By seeking the assurance of faith and hope, and the pledges and earnest of itu