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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, that we may have the comfort of this,1 that we do truly hear the word, seven things are to be done: first, we must deny our own carnal reason, wit, parts, and outward praises, and become fools that we may be wiser: secondly, we must fear God, and set our souls in Gods presences: thirdly, we must come with a purpose and willingness to be reformed by itt: fourthly, we must labour for a meek and humble spirit, mourning over Pride, Malice and Passionu: fifthly, we must hear allx, both at all times, that is constantly; and all doctrines that concern the grace of God: sixthly, we must hear with faith and assurancey: lastly, we should especially in hearing, wait for a blessing from God, in the particular knowledge of Gods grace to us, else all hearing is to little purpose.
Secondly, that we may haue the comfort of this,1 that we doe truly heare the word, seuen things are to be done: first, we must deny our owne carnall reason, wit, parts, and outward praises, and become fooles that wee may bee wiser: secondly, wee must feare God, and set our soules in Gods presences: thirdly, wee must come with a purpose and willingnesse to bee reformed by itt: fourthly, wee must labour for a meeke and humble spirit, mourning ouer Pride, Malice and Passion