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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.
Seventhly, true Hope is industrious in the use of all means to come to §7the end hoped; but the common Hope is singularly slothful,1 it boasts of a sufficiency of knowledge, and yet neglects the sincere use of all Gods Ordinances; it affirms deeply of going to heaven and yet cannot tell of one tear for sin, nor one hour truly spent in mortification: but trust thou in the Lord, and do good.
Seauenthly, true Hope is industrious in the vse of all meanes to come to §7the end hoped; but the common Hope is singularly sloathfull,1 it boasts of a sufficiencie of knowledge, and yet neglects the sincere vse of all Gods Ordinances; it affirmes deepely of going to heauen and yet cannot tell of one teare for sinne, nor one houre truely spent in mortification: but trust thou in the Lord, and doe good.
Lastly, the true Hope seeks Gods presence, and strives in sense to draw near to God;1 but the common Hope is then at best rest when the heart is furthest off from the care, desire, or sense of Gods presence, either in Gods house or abroad.
Lastly, the true Hope seekes Gods presence, and striues in sence to drawe neere to God;1 but the common Hope is then at best rest when the heart is furthest off from the care, desire, or sence of Gods presence, either in Gods house or abroad.