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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.
Quest. But what should we do, that we might so serve God, as please him too? Ans. This is answered in divers Scripture.
Quest. But what should wee doe, that wee might so serue God, as please him too? Ans. This is answered in diuers Scripture.
1 Be sure thou be not in the flesh; for no such can please Gods: and they are in the flesh that can relish nothing but fleshly things; that take no care to provide for the life of Grace and peace of Conscience; vers. •. that will not be subject to the Law of God; vers. 7. that have not the Spirit of Christ, vers. 9. and that dye not to sin, vers. 10.
1 Be sure thou be not in the flesh; for no such can please Gods: and they are in the flesh that can relish nothing but fleshly things; that take no care to prouide for the life of Grace and peace of Conscience; vers. •. that will not bee subiect to the Law of God; vers. 7. that haue not the Spirit of Christ, vers. 9. and that dye not to sinne, vers. 10.
- sRom. 8.8.
Object. 1But there are many wise men, to whom these signs agree, and may not they for their good parts otherwayes be pleasing to God? Sol. No;