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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.
But that which is here intended, is,1 that we should give thanks for others as well as for our selves, which is not a courtesy but a duty. This duty of praising God for others, grows exceeding commendable, if we can exercise it in these particulars. First, if we can give thanks for those blessings upon others, which the world accounts shameful to enjoy, as Zeal §1for Gods glory, religious Sincerity, and uprightness of heart, the Cross for Christ his sake, and such like. Secondly, if we can first give thanks, §2that is, be more apt to praise God for the virtues of others, then be forwards §3to tax their faults and frailties. Thirdly, if we can do it for all sorts of men, 2even our enemies. Fourthly,3 if we can be thankful for the true joy we §4have had in other mens prosperities.
But that which is here entended, is,1 that we should giue thankes for others as well as for our selues, which is not a curtesie but a dutie. This dutie of praising God for others, growes exceeding commendable, if wee can exercise it in these particulars. First, if wee can giue thankes for those blessings vpon others, which the world accounts shamefull to enioy, as Zeale §1for Gods glory, religious Sinceritie, and vprightnesse of heart, the Crosse for Christ his sake, and such like. Secondly, if wee can first giue thankes, §2that is, be more apt to praise God for the vertues of others, then be forwards §3to taxe their faults and frailties. Thirdly, if we can doe it for all sorts of men, 2