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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, it must be a Might that extends to the strengthening of all the ⟨p. 92⟩faculties of the soul, powers of the body, and duties of the life: our Minds must be strengthened in the approving of truth and goodness, and in reprobating of evil and falsehoodl: our Memories must be strengthened in retaining and recording the secrets and hid things of God, which are committed to it: the Will must be strengthened in the Election of good, and rejection of evil: and our Affections need strength also: thus we were to be strengthened in Patiencem, Joyn, Loveo, Mercyp, Hope and Confidenceq, Desiresr, in Reverences