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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.
Now all these words may be first understood of internal peace with God, and then God may be said to be the author of it in dives respects.
Now all these words may be first vnderstood of internall peace with God, and then God may be said to be the author of it in diues respects.
11. It may be said to be of God, because he sent his Son to merit it. Hence Christ is said to be our peaceh, Prince of peacei, Lord of peacek. Secondly, because he sends his messengers to proclaim it, and invite men to itl. Thirdly, because he sends his spirit to work itm.
11. It may be said to be of God, because he sent his Sonne to merit it. Hence Christ is said to be our peaceh, Prince of peacei, Lord of peacek. Secondly, because he sends his messengers to proclaime it, and invite men to itl. Thirdly, because he sends his spirit to worke it