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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.
1The Use is: 1. to teach us to take notice of the worlds vanity: What is all the world, if Gods Children were out of it? Nothing. The Elect are all things, worth all, better then all. Kingdoms and Sceptres and all the glory of the earth, is nothing in Gods account. And all is now corrupt with sin, God would have it known, he stands not bound to any in the world, or the whole world, but only to the Elect. 2. It should teach us to know no man after the flesh, that is, not to respect men for their Lands, apparel, titles, parentage, &c. but for Gracef. 3. We should not much wonder at thee disorders are in the world: for were it not for the Elect, it would soon appear, by the ruin of all, how little God cared for rebellious Reprobates. 4. It is a great comfort, no one of the Elect shall perish; for all things be reconciled. 5. It should teach us to make much of them that fear the Lord. Let them be in stead of all things in our account. Lastly, seeing all things are reconciled, now let us keep the peace, even the unity of the Spirit, in the bond of Peaceg
1The Vse is: 1. to teach vs to take notice of the worlds vanitie: What is all the world, if Gods Children were out of it? Nothing. The Elect are all things, worth all, better then all. Kingdomes and Scepters and all the glory of the earth, is nothing in Gods account. And all is now corrupt with sinne, God would haue it knowen, hee stands not bound to any in the world, or the whole world, but onely to the Elect. 2. It should teach vs to know no man after the flesh, that is, not to respect men for their Lands, apparrell, titles, parentage, &c. but for Gracef. 3. Wee should not much wonder at thee disorders are in the world: for were it not for the Elect, it would soone appeare, by the ruine of all, how little God cared for rebellious Reprobates. 4. It is a great comfort, no one of the Elect shall perish; for all things be reconciled. 5. It should teach vs to make much of them that feare the Lord. Let them be in stead of all things in our account. Lastly, seeing all things are reconciled, now let vs keepe the peace, euen the vnitie of the Spirit, in the bond of Peace