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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 general affirmation is in these words: For this cause, we also, since the day we heard of it, cease not to pray for you.
The generall affirmation is in these words: For this cause, wee also, since the day we heard of it, cease not to pray for you.
The special Declaration is in the words that follow: And to desire that ye might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will: and so forward to the end of the 11. Verse.
The speciall Declaration is in the words that follow: And to desire that yee might be fulfilled with the knowledge of his will: and so forward to the end of the 11. Verse.
In the affirmation are three things: first, an Intimation of a reason, (for this cause;) secondly, the Notation of time, (since the day we heard of it;) thirdly, the Matter affirmed, (we cease not to pray for you.)
In the affirmation are three things: first, an Intimation of a reason, (for this cause;) secondly, the Notation of time, (since the day wee heard of it;) thirdly, the Matter affirmed, (we cease not to pray for you.)