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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.
1The consideration hereof should much encourage Ministers to press this Doctrine, and never cease to preach it in the Temple, and from house to house, and make use of all opportunities when a door is opened unto them; either in respect of power in their own hearts, or in respect of tenderness and affection, and desire in the peoplei. Gods people also should so labour for the assurance of Gods favour, and peace in Christ by the word, as they should store their hearts with provision of that kind, not only for their death-bed when they die, but renew the persuasion of it in their hearts daily, the better to fit them, even in their callings and special standings. This knowledge is not only a Crown and shield for their heads, but shoes also for their feet, against the filth of the times, and thorny cares of the world, and all the difficulties of a daily diligence in their standingsk.
1The consideration hereof should much encourage Ministers to presse this Doctrine, and neuer cease to preach it in the Temple, and from house to house, and make vse of all opportunities when a doore is opened vnto them; either in respect of power in their owne hearts, or in respect of tendernesse and affection, and desire in the peoplei. Gods people also should so labour for the assurance of Gods fauour, and peace in Christ by the word, as they should store their hearts with prouision of that kinde, not onely for their death-bed when they die, but renue the perswasion of it in their hearts daily, the better to fit them, euen in their callings and speciall standings. This knowledge is not onely a Crowne and shield for their heads, but shooes also for their feete, against the filth of the times, and thorny cares of the world, and all the difficulties of a daily diligence in their standingsk.
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