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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.
First, when men nourish the secret evils of their hearts, both in thoughts and affections, and make not conscience to repent for them. An evil heart is always an unfaithful heart;1 therefore men are exhorted to take heed of being hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
First, when men nourish the secret euills of their hearts, both in thoughts and affections, and make not conscience to repent for them. An euill heart is alwaies an vnfaithfull heart;1 therefore men are exhorted to take heede of being hardened through the deceitfulnesse of sinne.
Secondly, Worldliness is a great let of Faith, when men suffer their thoughts and affections to be continually taken up with minding of things here below, though they cannot be charged with any great covetousness.