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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.
And for honour, in the eighth Chapter three things are worthy noting. First, a man is not Lord of his own spirit, to keep himself alive in his honourd. Secondly, many men rule to their own ruine. Thirdly, men after death are quickly forgotten. They that come back from the holy place remembereth them not long. Yea, a man may be quickly forgotten in the City where he hath done rightf.
And for honour, in the eighth Chapter three things are worthy noting. First, a man is not Lord of his owne spirit, to keepe himselfe aliue in his honourd. Secondly, many men rule to their owne ruinee. Thirdly, men after death are quickely forgotten. They that come backe from the holy place remembreth them not long. Yea, a man may be quickly forgotten in the City where he hath done rightf.
- dChap. 8 8.
- ev. 9.
- fv. 10. Chap. 9.1.
And in the ninth Chapter, two reasons more are added. First, no man can know the love or hatred of God by these things. Secondly, they are not gotten always, by help of means. For the race is not always to the swift,