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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. That our words be not many, for in a multitude of words cannot but be sin, we are not able to weld aright many words. 2. That we know and not forget Gods ten words: the ignorance of Gods ten laws, causeth that men know not how they offend in their tongues: but in the ten words of God is an absolute pattern of all uprightness, both of heart, speech and life. 3. That we be much and often in taking unto us the words of confession and prayerp: our speech is purified, and God much glorified by often confession and prayer; this is to speak a pure language. 4. Our ear must seek learningq; we must be swift to hear and slow to speakr, and be contented to be taught as well how to speak as how to live. Lastly, we must tame our tongues, make conscience of mortification for our sins in word, as well as for evil deed; set a watch before the door of our lips, and pray God to open them.
1. That our words be not many, for in a multitude of words cannot but be sinne, we are not able to weld aright many words. 2. That wee know and not forget Gods ten words: the ignorance of Gods ten lawes, causeth that men know not how they offend in their tongues: but in the ten words of God is an absolute patterne of all vprightnesse, both of heart, speech and life. 3. That we be much and often in taking vnto vs the words of confession and praierp: our speech is purified, and God much glorified by often confession and praier; this is to speake a pure language. 4. Our eare must seeke learningq; we must be swift to heare and slow to speaker, and be contented to be taught as well how to speake as how to liue. Lastly, we must tame our tongues, make conscience of mortification for our sinnes in word, as well as for euill deed; set a watch before the doore of our lips, and pray God to open them.
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