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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.
1. To receive the word of God with all humility and meeknessn. 2. To receive it with faitho. 3. To glorify the word of Godp: which we do, First, when we ascribe the praise not to men, but to Christ. Secondly, when we esteem it more then the words of the greatest men. 4. To be careful of our carriage and practise, that so the word of Christ which we profess, be not evil spoken ofq, for the blame of our evil life will be laid upon the word; they will say, this is their gadding to Sermons.
1. To receiue the word of God with all humilitie and meeknessen. 2. To receiue it with faitho. 3. To glorifie the word of Godp: which we doe, First, when we ascribe the praise not to men, but to Christ. Secondly, when we esteeme it more then the words of the greatest men. 4. To be carefull of our cariage and practise, that so the word of Christ which we professe, be not euill spoken ofq, for the blame of our euill life will be laid vpon the word; they will say, this is their gadding to Sermons.