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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.
1Secondly, that the nature of this Faith may yet be further opened, the Parts of it must be considered. Faith is either in the mind, or in the heart; and by the change of both it may be discerned.
1Secondly, that the nature of this Faith may yet bee further opened, the Parts of it must be considered. Faith is eyther in the minde, or in the heart; and by the change of both it may be discerned.
- 1The Parts of Faith.
There is something in the very illumination of the Understanding of the Saints, which is of the nature of Faith. Hence it is that the Prophet Isay saith of Christ,1 By his knowledge he shall justify many: that is, make just.