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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.
Giving thanks to God even the Father by him:]
Giuing thankes to God euen the Father by him:]
These words are diversly considered.
These words are diuersly considered.
Some think the former words are an explication of these, as if he should say be careful in all things to glorify God, for this is right thanking of God; when men do not only praise God in words but in obedience.
Some thinke the former words are an explication of these, as if he should say be carefull in all things to glorifie God, for this is right thanking of God; when men do not only praise God in words but in obedience.
Some think in these words is lodged a reason of the former, as if he should say, glorify God in all your actions, and seek to God by prayer in the name of Christ, and ye shall be sure of singular blessings and grace and comforts from God: and in the assurance thereof, when ye provide to pray or practise, provide thanks ready also, for God will not fail in the success.