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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.
Since the day that we heard of it, we cease not to pray for you.] First, from the coherence of these words with the words following, we may note the great efficacy of Prayer, how mightily it prevails with God: it is a way by which a Christian may exceedingly help himself and pleasure his friends The prayer of the righteous availeth much, both for helping of the body, and healing of the soula. If two sound-hearted men agree in earth, in a suite to God the Father in heaven, they prevail with incredible success, they get what they would haveb.
Since the day that wee heard of it, wee cease not to pray for you.] First, from the coherence of these words with the words following, wee may note the great efficacie of Prayer, how mightily it preuailes with God: it is a way by which a Christian may exceedingly helpe himselfe and pleasure his friends The prayer of the righteous auaileth much, both for helping of the body, and healing of the soulea. If two sound-hearted men agree in earth, in a suite to God the Father in heauen, they preuaile with incredible successe, they get what they would haueb.
And that we may be encouraged to Prayer, there are divers things that might undoubtedly persuade us to resolve of the efficacy of prayer.