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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.
For the second: there are many things might inflame us to the desire of knowledge. For this is the glory of Gods Elect, not riches, not strength, not carnal witk. It is the singular gift of Gods grace, and special portion of his Chosenl. It is a great sin, and grievous curse to want itm: but a damned plague to contemn itn. Knowledge? Why? it is more excellent then all things: all but loss and dung in comparison of ito. Without it, Zeal is little worthp, and Sacrifice is in vainq. What shall I say; This is eternal life to know God, and whom he hath sent Jesus Christr.
For the second: there are many things might enflame vs to the desire of knowledge. For this is the glory of Gods Elect, not riches, not strength, not carnall witk. It is the singular gift of Gods grace, and speciall portion of his Chosenl. It is a great sinne, and greeuous curse to want itm: but a damned plague to contemne itn. Knowledge? Why? it is more excellent then all things: all but losse and dung in comparison of ito. Without it, Zeale is little worth