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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.
For the first: there is in Christ all fullness, both in respect of the number of Gracesy, and in respect of the measure of themz: and therefore let the Christian rejoice in the Lord*; and in all wants of the soul, seek to him by Prayer in Faith; for from him, and out of his fullness, may be had Wisdom and Sanctificationa, Counsel and Strengthb, Joy and Gladnessc; yea, a Christian should be covetous, seeing here is enough to be had; and therefore should labour to be full of Knowledged, and of the fear of Gode, and of good fruitsf. This also reproves the Justiciaries, and Sancti-colists, Pharises and Saint-worshippers. A fullness is no where to be had but in Christ, and there is so much as needeth no supply from Saints or Angels. It shows also, that the common Protestant serves an Idol in stead of Christ, in as much as he gets in his relation to Christ, no more Joy, Grace, and Holiness. The true Christ hath all fullness, not only in himself, but by influence, for the good, and according to the state of his Members.
For the first: there is in Christ all fulnesse, both in respect of the number of Gracesy, and in respect of the measure of themz: and therefore let the Christian reioyce in the Lord*