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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.
1Negatively, the use is, therefore take heed of sinning against the word of Christ: and as men sin against the word many ways, so principally six ways.
1Negatiuely, the vse is, therefore take heede of sinning against the word of Christ: and as men sinne against the word many wayes, so principally six wayes.
- 1Men sin against the word six ways.Men sinne against the vvord six vvayes.
First, by contemning of itg. Secondly, by betraying it to Satan, letting him steal it out of our heartsh. Thirdly, by choking it with cares and lustsi. Fourthly, by making it of none effectk by traditions. Fifthly, by a proud challenging of the knowledge of it to our selvesl. Sixthly, by being ashamed of our obedience or profession of the words of Christ, when we are amongst sinful and wicked menm.
First, by contemning of itg. Secondly, by betraying it to Satan, letting him steale it out of our hearts