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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.
1Quest. 1. What are the lets of increase? Ans. There are many lets. 1. Ill opinions about knowledge: as that it is unprofitable, unnecessary, &c. 2. Abuse of our Callings. 3. The love of other thingsz. 4. The smothering of doubts, difficulties, and prejudice in the use of the means. 5. Security; when a man grows proud of what he doth know, and presumes of Gods mercy for what he wants. 6 Presumptuous sin, as it hinders other graces, so it casts men behind hand in knowledge. 7. Resisting of Gods Spirit, pricking the conscience to get it awake, and smothering of terrors*. 8. Internal evils nourished, as lusta, evil thoughtsb, passionc, &c.
1Quest. 1. What are the lets of increase? Ans. There are many lets. 1. Ill opinions about knowledge: as that it is vnprofitable, vnnecessary, &c. 2. Abuse of our Callings. 3. The loue of other thingsz. 4. The smothering of doubts, difficulties, and preiudice in the vse of the meanes. 5. Securitie; when a man growes proud of what hee doth know, and presumes of Gods mercy for what he wants. 6 Presumptuous sinne, as it hinders other graces, so it casts men behinde hand in knowledge. 7. Resisting of Gods Spirit, pricking the conscience to get it awake, and smothering of terrors*. 8. Internall euils nourished, as lusta, euill thoughtsb, passion