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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.
Thirdly, Faith is hindered, when the mind is fore-stalled with an opinion, §31that an outward serving of God will serve to bring them near enough to God. If they hear Service and Sermons, and receive the Sacraments &c. they have done so much as they think is enough.
Thirdly, Faith is hindered, when the minde is fore-stalled with an opinion, §31that an outward seruing of God will serue to bring them neere enough to God. If they heare Seruice and Sermons, and receiue the Sacraments &c. they haue done so much as they thinke is enough.
Fourthly, many therefore never labour to get Faith, because they think §4it is impossible to take any such course, that they should get any assurance of the remission of their sins in this life, or if it be possible for others, yet it is not for them.
Fourthly, many therefore neuer labour to get Faith, because they thinke §4it is impossible to take any such course, that they should get any assurance of the remission of their sinnes in this life, or if it be possible for others, yet it is not for them.