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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.
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 joyb; whereas the end of all carnal laughter will be sorrow and unquietness of heartc: and there is no peace to the wicked, and he is wicked that is not contrite in heartd. 2. The Faith or belief of our Justification in Christ; for being justified by faith, our souls have peacee: we must seek the rest of our hearts in Gods favour in Christ, for he is the Prince of Peacef. 3. The love of Gods Law; for great peace and rest have they that love Gods Lawg; yea, it is added, and nothing shall offend them. 4. Diligence and constancy in the use of Gods ordinances: it is a secret joy to the heart of every one that is a friend to the Bridegroom, to hear the Bridegrooms voiceh; and to be much in prayers is a way to be much in joyi. 5. Meekness; while angry and wrathful persons fret themselves, to their own singular evil, meek men shall delight themselves in abundance of peace