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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.
Or deeds] D. God will have deeds as well as words, our hands must be bound to good behaviour,1 and that our labours and works may be done to Gods glory they must be done. 1. with prayer, Psalm. 9. last. 2. with warrant from the word. 3. with faith in Gods promise for the success: For whatsoever is not of Faith is sin. 4. With perseverance, they are not good works, till they be finished and accomplished.
Or deedes] D. God will haue deedes as well as words, our hands must be bound to good behauiour,1 and that our labours and workes may be done to Gods glory they must be done. 1. with prayer, Psalm. 9. last. 2. with warrant from the word. 3. with faith in Gods promise for the successe: For whatsoeuer is not of Faith is sinne. 4. With perseuerance, they are not good workes, till they be finished and accomplished.
- 1Mal. 7.21. 1 Joh. 3.18. Prou. 14.23.
Whatsoever] this word is a note either of universality or perfection. Of perfection I say in this sense. Whatsoever ye do or settle about, do it all, that is, let it be complete and perfectly done, but I take it here as a note of universality.
Whatsoeuer] this worde is a note either of vniuersalitie or perfection. Of perfection I say in this sence. Whatsoeuer ye doe or settle about, doe it all, that is, let it be compleat and perfectly done, but I take it heere as a note of vniuersalitie.