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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.
Under this rank I may refer the three sorts of hearers, Math. 13. The first sort suffer the Devil presently to take away the Word. The second sort choke it with cares and lusts. The third forsakes the profession, and hearing, and liking of it, in the time of temptation or persecution. Thus of their sorts.
Vnder this rancke I may referre the three sorts of hearers, Math. 13. The first sort suffer the Diuell presently to take away the Word. The second sort choake it with cares and lusts. The third forsakes the profession, and hearing, and liking of it, in the time of temptation or persecution. Thus of their sorts.
The state of men transgressing against the Word,1 by refusing to hear it aright, is exceeding fearful; if they could see their misery they would do as the Prophets require, they would cut their hair and cast it away, under the sense of the horror of Gods indignations. The dust of the feet of Gods messengers will rise in judgement against such hearerst. It shall be easier for Nineveh, and Tyre, and Sidon, and Sodom, and Gomorrah, then for such hearersu. Yea, all their suites for mercy are abomination in Gods sightx. A heavy ear is noted for a singular judgement, Math. 13.13.14. &c.