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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.
It pleased.] The moving cause and foundation of all the grace showed to the Creature, is the good pleasure of the will of the Creatora. Why is Israel plantedb? why are the great mysteries of God hidden from the wise, and revealed to Babesc? why hath the little Flock a Kingdomd? why hath God mercy on some and not on otherse? why hath Job riches, and why are they taken awayf? why is Judgement and righteousness in a forlorn world that deserved nothingg? why is Judah as Potters clayh? why is the world saved by preachingi? why are some predestinate to be adoptedk? why is the Mystery of Gods will opened now and not beforel? To conclude, why is all fullness in the Head, or any grace in the Members, but only, because it pleased him?
It pleased.] The mouing cause and foundation of all the grace shewed to the Creature, is the good pleasure of the will of the Creatora. Why is Israell plantedb? why are the great mysteries of God hidden from the wise, and reuealed to Babes