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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.
Secondly, it is a worthy blessing of God to any people, to have the Word Doctr. 2 of God amongst them. This is that men should be exceeding thankful for to God, Psal. 147 19.20. Esa. 2.3. And by the contrary, the want of the Word is a terrible famine.
Secondly, it is a worthy blessing of God to any people, to haue the Word Doctr. 2 of God amongst them. This is that men should be exceeding thankefull for to God, Psal. 147 19.20. Esa. 2.3. And by the contrary, the want of the Word is a terrible famine.
Use 1.1 For reproof both of mens profaneness in neglecting and contemning of the Word; as also of our great unthankfulness for such a mercy. §12. For comfort to Gods children, that enjoy the Word and esteem it. §2The Word should satisfy us whatsoever else we want, both because it doth abundantly make amends for all other wants: and besides, it fits us with strength, patience, and comfort, to make use of other wants. 3. For §3instruction, not only to such people as want the Word to seek for it, and to plant themselves where they may have it, but also to such Landlords and great men, and rulers of the people, as would be thought lovers of their Country, to use all means to see the Country and the Parishes under their power, provided of this holy treasure.
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