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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.
They are but Babes and infants in Grace: 1.1 That know not the love of Christ, with particular, distinct, and full assurances. 2. That are not able to practise the more strong and purging duties of mortificationt. 3. That serve any passion and unruly affectionu. 4. That are unsettled in the way of lifex, and tossed with the wind of contrary doctriney. 5. That stick at acknowledgement, and dare not stand out to the profession of the truthz. 6. That cannot digest some truths of God, as being strong meat, and in their account hard sayings. 7. That are inexpert and unskilful in the word of righteousnessa (especially, if they be ignorant in the principles,*) other signs may be gathered from the contrary estate of the strong Christian afterwards.
They are but Babes and infants in Grace: 1.1 That know not the loue of Christ, with particular, distinct, and full assurances. 2. That are not able to practise the more strong and purging duties of mortificationt. 3. That serue any passion and vnruly affectionu