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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.
Object. 10. But upright men are under many and long crosses. Sol. Vers. 37. Yet, his end is peace.
Obiect. 10. But vpright men are vnder many and long crosses. Sol. Vers. 37. Yet, his end is peace.
Object. 11. But no body stands for the godly, when they come into question. Sol. Vers. 39.40. Their salvation is of the Lord; he is their strength, he will help them, and deliver them, &c.
Obiect. 11. But no body stands for the godly, when they come into question. Sol. Vers. 39.40. Their saluation is of the Lord; hee is their strength, he will helpe them, and deliuer them, &c.
But if we would be thus delivered, observe
But if we would be thus deliuered, obserue
1. That we must not unthankfully fret at Gods providence, verse 1. 2. We must trust in the Lord and do good, vers. 2.3. 3. We must delight our selves in the Lord, and not place our contentment on earthly things, vers. 4. 4 We must commit our ways to God. Vers. 5. 5. We must get patience, and humble affections, vers. 7.8.9.10.11. 6. We must be of upright conversation, vers. 14. 7. We must be merciful, vers. 25.26. 8. We must speak righteous things, and get the Law into our hearts, vers. 30.31. 9. We must keep our way, and wait on GOD, and not use ill means.