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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.
1Thirdly, we must exercise Patience in seven things. 1. In bearing the common crosses that accompany our mortal estate of life, and therein to put on, as near as we can, Jobs mind, and in all losses or wants to give ⟨p. 95⟩glory to God, acknowledging that he hath as much right to take away, as reason to give. 2. In bearing with the infirmities of such as are about us, with whom we converse, that show themselves to be so, out of weakness, Rom. 15.1.3.4. 3. In enduring persecution of all kinds for the truths sake, 2 Tim. 3.12. 2 Thes. 1.5. Reu. 2.8. 1 Pet. 4:12. &c. 4. In tentations there is use of Patience, both in waiting upon God for succour, and issue, and in keeping the soul at as much rest and quietness as may be: it is the Devils desire to set us on a hurry, he knows his tentations will then work best, James 1.4. 5. In the expectation of the performance of Gods promises, and our spiritual happiness in Christ, Hebr. 6.12. and •0.35, 36, 37, 38. 6. In the troubles of the mind and conscience, believing Gods truth, and waiting for the appearing of his face, and the healing of the soul. 7. In perseverance in well doing unto the end, Mat. 24.13. Rom. 2.7. Revel. 2.2. Gal. 5.9.