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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.
4 We must get into Christ; for he is the way, and till we labour our ingrafting into Christ, and settle our selves to seek a Saviour, even unto us by faith, all our works are in vain.
4 Wee must get into Christ; for hee is the way, and till wee labour our ingrafting into Christ, and settle our selues to seeke a Sauiour, euen vnto vs by faith, all our workes are in vaine.
5 That our conversations might be more holy, and unrebukeable, we should first labour to get holiness into our hearts; for if grace be within, duties will be without; if corruption be mortified in the Soul, which is the fountain, it will have no great sin in the life, which is the stream which flows from the heart: first, we should guide our hearts into the waya, for thereout cometh lifeb.
5 That our conuersations might be more holy, and vnrebukeable, wee should first labour to get holinesse into our hearts; for if grace be within, duties will be without; if corruption be mortified in the Soule, which is the fountaine, it will haue no great sinne in the life, which is the streame which flowes from the heart: first, we should guide our hearts into the waya, for thereout commeth lifeb.