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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 first may be taken from the condition of man on earth. For we are here but pilgrims and strangersm, and therefore being but in a strange place, to what purpose should we trouble our selves with more then what will serve our present need, and the rather knowing that when we come into our own country, these things will serve us for no use. Besides, our present lot lieth not in those things: but the Kingdom of God and righteousness is our portion, even in this life, all other things are but cast upon us, as additaments.
The first may bee taken from the condition of man on earth. For wee are heere but pilgrims and strangersm, and therefore being but in a strange place, to what purpose should wee trouble our selues with more then what will serue our present need, and the rather knowing that when wee come into our owne countrey, these things will serue vs for no vse. Besides, our present lot lyeth not in those things: but the Kingdome of God and righteousnesse is our portion, euen in this life, all other things are but cast vpon vs, as additaments.
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