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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, the doctrine of the Creation should teach us divers duties.
Thirdly, the doctrine of the Creation should teach vs diuers duties.
First, the admirableness, and variety of Gods works should provoke us to contemplation: How dear are thy thoughts unto me? Psal. 139 17.
First, the admirablenesse, and varietie of Gods workes should prouoke vs to contemplation: How deare are thy thoughts vnto me? Psal. 139 17.
Secondly, in affliction; we should willingly commit our selves to God, and trust in him, though our means be little, or unlikely; for he is a faithful Creator: his love to us affords him Will to do us good, and the creation proves his Powerq.
Secondly, in affliction; wee should willingly commit our selues to God, and trust in him, though our meanes be little, or vnlikely; for he is a faithfull Creatour: his loue to vs affords him Will to doe vs good, and the creation proues his Powerq.
- q1 Pet: 4.19. Esa: 45.12.7.22.