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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.
Thirdly, the Apostle strives to win a greater estimation to the Minister that so he might the better fasten their respects to his Ministry, to note that where the Messenger is not in credit, the Message is easily neglected or contemned. And therefore as men would desire good success in the Ministry of the Word, they should labour to get and retain an honourable opinion of the Ministers. And to this end consider that they are called Gods Coadjutorso, Ministers of the Spiritp, Gods Stewardsq, Candlesticksr, the mouth of Christs, Stars, Angelst; and have many other titles of dignity.
Thirdly, the Apostle striues to winne a greater estimation to the Minister that so hee might the better fasten their respects to his Ministery, to note that where the Messenger is not in credit, the Message is easily neglected or contemned. And therefore as men would desire good successe in the Ministery of the Word, they should labour to get and retaine an honourable opinion of the Ministers. And to this end consider that they are called Gods Coadiutorso, Ministers of the Spiritp, Gods Stewardsq, Candlestickesr, the mouth of Christs, Starres, Angelst