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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.
Secondly, Consisting notes the continuance together of the Creatures, for by the providence of Christ it is that no substance in Specie that was at first made, ever ceased; but there are still as many Creatures as ever were: and the very singulars of every sort, do consist in Individu•, as long as pleaseth Christ: and the like may be said of the essential qualities of all the creatures.
Secondly, Consisting notes the continuance together of the Creatures, for by the prouidence of Christ it is that no substance in Specie that was at first made, euer ceased; but there are still as many Creatures as euer were: and the very singulars of euery sort, doe consist in Indiuidu•, as long as pleaseth Christ: and the like may be said of the essentiall qualities of all the creatures.
Thirdly, Consisting, notes the Cooperation of the Creatures, so as by the providence of Christ, all things work together for his glory: and all things are ready at Christs will and command by joint moving, &c.
Thirdly, Consisting, notes the Cooperation of the Creatures, so as by the prouidence of Christ, all things worke together for his glory: and all things are ready at Christs will and commaund by ioynt mouing, &c.
Fourthly, Consisting, notes immutability, in the providence of Christ.
Fourthly, Consisting, notes immutabilitie, in the prouidence of Christ.