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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.
Concerning the spiritual mans thankfulness to God, I propound three things only in the general briefly to be noted: First, Reasons to incite us to the practise of continual thankfulness to God. Secondly, for what things we are to be thankful. Thirdly, what rules to be observed for the manner of performance of it.
Concerning the spirituall mans thankefulnesse to God, I propound three things onely in the generall briefly to be noted: First, Reasons to incite vs to the practise of continuall thankefulnesse to God. Secondly, for what things we are to be thankfull. Thirdly, what rules to bee obserued for the manner of performance of it.
There are many reasons scattered in Scripture,1 to incite us to Thankfulness: first, because it is a special part of Gods worship, or one way by which we yield worship to God. Hence,2 that the Apostle accounts it a great loss, if the people cannot say Amen, when the Teacher blesseth in the spirit, or giveth thanks. Again, when he would exhort them to liberality, he urgeth ⟨p. 20⟩them with this reason, that the supplying of the necessities of the Saints would cause much thanksgiving to God,d. And in the 4. of the 2. of Corin. he showeth that the thanksgiving of many would breed both a plenty of grace, and an abounding of much praise to God. Secondly, the Apostle having dehorted the Ephesians §2from Fornication and all Uncleanness, and Covetousness, Filthiness, Jesting, and foolish Talking; he addeth, but rather use giving of Thankse. As if he would note, that thankfulness for Gods Blessings and Graces duly performed,