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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.
Thirdly, it must be a Might showed in the use of all the Armour of God. We must strengthen our selves with every piece of Armour, whether it be Armour of Defence, as the Girdle of Truth, the Brest-plate of Righteousness, the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Hope: or Armour of Offence, as the Sword of the Spirit, Gods Word, and the Darts of Prayersx.
Thirdly, it must be a Might shewed in the vse of all the Armour of God. Wee must strengthen our selues with euery piece of Armour, whether it bee Armour of Defence, as the Girdle of Truth, the Brest-plate of Righteousnes, the Shooes of the Gospell of Peace, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Hope: or Armor of Offence, as the Sword of the Spirit, Gods Word, and the Darts of Prayersx.
- xEphes: 6.12.
Fourthly, it should be a Might extended to all possible degrees and power of every Grace and duty: thus in mercy we should communicate in all good things your service should be an hearty Servicez, we must love the Lord with all our hearts, with all our souls, with all our might*.
Fourthly, it should be a Might extended to all possible degrees and power of euery Grace and dutie: thus in mercy wee should communicate in all good things your seruice should be an heartie Seruice