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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.
The people again must strive to please their Rulers,1 by reverencing them, and obeying them, though against their profit, with constancy and for conscience sake: they must pray for them, and speak well of them. It was without doubt a great contentment to David that whatsoever he did pleased the peoplea.
The people againe must striue to please their Rulers,1 by reuerencing them, and obeying them, though against their profit, with constancie and for conscience sake: they must pray for them, and speake well of them. It was without doubt a great contentment to Dauid that whatsoeuer hee did pleased the peoplea.
- 1How the people may please their Rulers.
- a2 Sam: 3.36
Thus of walking in all pleasing in respect of others.
Thirdly, we must walk in all pleasing towards our own Consciences,1 providing by all means for the rest, peace and contentment of our own hearts within, and that this inward peace and pleasing may be had, many things are profitable and available: 1. Sorrow for our sins; for this sorrow will be turned into joy