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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.
The civiller sorts of hearers are diversly sinful in their several humours: First, some hear but it is to be rid of their diseases, that is, to see whether by hearing Sermons, and coming to Church, they can assuage the trouble of their minds, and dull the stinging cares of their hearts. Secondly, some are like the young man, for they go from the Sermon sorry that the word requireth such things as they are not willing to dop. Thirdly, Some hear and say, God forbidq: It is pity it should be so as the Preacher says. Fourthly, Some hear because a great report goeth of the Teacherr. Fifthly, But above all others, they are strange hearers that are mentioned Math. 22.22. they hear and admire, and yet leave and forsake for any reformation or practise of what they hear.
The ciuiller sorts of hearers are diuersly sinnefull in their seuerall humors: First, some heare but it is to be rid of their diseases, that is, to see whether by hearing Sermons, and comming to Church, they can asswage the trouble of their mindes, and dull the stinging cares of their hearts. Secondly, some are like the young man, for they goe from the Sermon sorry that the word requireth such things as they are not willing to doep. Thirdly, Some heare and say, God forbidq: It is pitty it should be so as the Preacher sayes. Fourthly, Some heare because a great report goeth of the Teacherr. Fiftly, But aboue all others, they are strang hearers that are mentioned Math. 22.22. they heare and admire, and yet leaue and forsake for any reformation or practise of what they heare.
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