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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 3. What must we do that we may increase? Ans. We must observe these Rules. 1. We must practise what we do already knowd 2. We must not be over-curious, or suffer our selves to be drawn aside, with fond questions, controversies and speculations, but be wise to sobrietye. 3. We must redeem the time, and watch to all the opportunities, for the use of the meansf. 4. We must use the world as if we used it not. 5 We must acknowledge, that is, confess and profess what we know, least God by our unthankfulness and fearfulness, be provoked to scourge our spirits with a slumber or reprobate senseg. 6. We must mind our own wayh. Lastly, we must use Gods ordinances, and all of them, and without interruption, constantly and cheerfully.
Quest 3. What must we doe that wee may increase? Ans. We must obserue these Rules. 1. We must practise what we doe already knowd 2. Wee must not be ouer-curious, or suffer our selues to be drawne aside, with fond questions, controuersies and speculations, but be wise to sobrietye. 3. Wee must redeeme the time, and watch to all the opportunities, for the vse of the meanesf. 4. Wee must vse the world as if wee vsed it not. 5 We must acknowledge, that is, confesse and professe what we know, least God by our vnthankefulnesse and fearefulnesse, be prouoked to scourge our spirits with a slumber or reprobate senceg. 6. Wee must minde our owne wayh