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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.
Doctr. 1 First, that Grace and Glory are a mans best treasures, and therefore we should labour for them more then any thing else, and if we have a comfortable evidence of them, to be contented though we want other things.
Doctr. 1 First, that Grace and Glory are a mans best treasures, and therefore wee should labour for them more then any thing else, and if we haue a comfortable euidence of them, to be contented though we want other things.
Doctr. 2 Secondly, that Hope is no common Grace, in that amongst many fair virtues which are common to wicked men, he locketh up this Grace of Hope as a special Jewell he intends to keep only for his own Children.
Doctr. 2 Secondly, that Hope is no common Grace, in that amongst many faire vertues which are common to wicked men, hee locketh vp this Grace of Hope as a speciall Iewell hee intends to keepe onely for his owne Children.
Doctr. 3 Thirdly, that the evidence and grace of Gods Children be in Gods keeping, and laid up safe in heaven, and therefore cannot be lost; and besides, when they die, there is of theirs in heaven before they come.
Doctr. 3 Thirdly, that the euidence and grace of Gods Children be in Gods keeping, and laid vp safe in heauen, and therefore cannot be lost; and besides, when they die, there is of theirs in heauen before they come.