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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.
Affirmatively to use the word wisely, is in the general, especially to teach our selves. And to this end: First, to understand it. Secondly, to seek profitable things, not curious & pleasing things only. Thirdly, so to try all things, as to keep that which is good. Good I say particularly and for our own use; there be some things in hearing, reading, &c. that do exceedingly, not only affect us, but are in special manner fitting us: now it is a special wisdom to keep these things whatsoever else we lose. Fourthly, to wait upon all the opportunities of getting profit by the word, to know our seasonsq. Fifthly, in carriage abroad, not to be so indiscreetly open in the discovery of our minds, and knowledge, and opinions, as to be catched by the fraud of any, and to this end, not to trust all that feign themselves to be just menr.
Affirmatiuely to vse the word wisely, is in the generall, especially to teach our selues. And to this end: First, to vnderstand it. Secondly, to seeke profitable things, not curious & pleasing things only. Thirdly, so to try all things, as to keepe that which is good. Good I say particularly and for our owne vse; there be some things in hearing, reading, &c. that doe exceedingly, not only affect vs, but are in speciall manner fitting vs: now it is a speciall wisdome to keepe these things whatsoeuer else we lose. Fourthly, to wait vpon all the opportunities of getting profit by the word, to know our seasonsq. Fifthly, in cariage abroad, not to be so indiscreetly open in the discouerie of our mindes, and knowledge, and opinions, as to be catched by the fraud of any, and to this end, not to trust all that faine themselues to be iust menr.