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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.
Eighthly, by Faith we might work righteousness, and attain to innocency of life,1 we might receive the Promises, with all those sweet comforts contained in them, which are matters of as great wonder, as to subdue Kingdoms, to stop the mouths of Lyons, &c.
Eightly, by Faith wee might worke righteousnesse, and attaine to innocencie of life,1 wee might receiue the Promises, with all those sweet comforts contained in them, which are matters of as great wonder, as to subdue Kingdomes, to stop the mouthes of Lyons, &c.
Ninthly, Faith would make us to contemn the pleasures of sin, and account affliction with Gods people better then perfection of pleasure for a season, 1as it is observed in Moses, Hebr. 11. whereas now every base delight is able to captivate our affections, and we have scarce strength to stand against one temptation.
Ninthly, Faith would make vs to contemne the pleasures of sinne, and account affliction with Gods people better then perfection of pleasure for a season, 1as it is obserued in Moses, Hebr. 11. whereas now euery base delight is able to captiuate our affections, and we haue scarse strength to stand against one temptation.