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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.
7 Thou must take heed of such sins as Gods hates with a special hatred; for there are some evils, which a man being guilty of, God will at no hand be pleased with him: as first, the sins of the third Commandment, swearing and cursing, and the like; for God hath told us before, that what sins soever he will bear with, yet he will not hold us guiltless if we take his Name in vainb. Secondly, lukewarmness in Religion, when men are neither hot nor cold; this is so exceeding loathsome upon Gods stomach, he cannot be at rest till he have spued such persons out. Thirdly, for a ⟨p. 84⟩man to bless his heart when God curseth, and to plead his hopes, when God threatenethc. Fourthly, to fear God by mens traditionsd. Fifthly, presumptuously to break Gods Sabaothe. Sixthly, through impatience or unbelief in adversity, to with-draw our selvesf &c. and without faith it is unpossible to please God. Seventhly, to offer unto God the blind, the lame, and the sick, the torn and the corrupt thingg. Eighthly, to be found in the fashions of the world, either in life or attireh. Ninthly, out of frowardness and malice, to cross and persecute such as fear God; God these please noti.
7 Thou must take heede of such sinnes as Gods hates with a speciall hatred; for there are some euils, which a man beeing guilty of, God will at no hand be pleased with him: as first, the sinnes of the third Commandement, swearing and cursing, and the like; for God hath told vs before, that what sinnes soeuer hee will beare with, yet hee will not hold vs guiltlesse if we take his Name in vaine