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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.
First, that even after regeneration there may be sometimes some working of the seeds of Atheism. So wretched is the evil nature of man, that in this respect there is cause many times to hang down the head with horror, shame and bitter mourning of heart, and confusion of face.
First, that euen after regeneration there may be sometimes some working of the seedes of Atheisme. So wretched is the euill nature of man, that in this respect there is cause many times to hang downe the head with horror, shame and bitter mourning of heart, and confusion of face.
Secondly, that increase in holy conversation doth abate the movings of Atheism: as any be more holy, so they are more freed from the trouble of them. Be first holy, and then be an Atheist, (professed or resolved,) if thou canst.
Secondly, that increase in holy conuersation doth abate the mouings of Atheisme: as any be more holy, so they are more freed from the trouble of them. Be first holy, and then be an Atheist, (professed or resolued,) if thou canst.
Concerning the knowledge of God four things are to be considered: 1. How he is made known: 2. Who they are that God chargeth with this, that they know him not: 3. How it comes to pass that man knows not his God: 4. What we must do, that we may know God.
Concerning the knowledge of God foure things are to be considered: 1. How he is made knowne: 2. Who they are that God chargeth with this, that they know him not: 3. How it comes to passe that man knowes not his God: 4. What we must doe, that we may know God.