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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.
2. With whom the faithful are at peace: they are at peace, first, with themselves; Peace rules their heartsp. Secondly, with good Angelsq. Thirdly, with the seed of Abraham, the Jews; the partition wall is broken downr. Fourthly, with Gods Ordinances, God creating peace, or else the Word would always be goring and smiting with the strokes of war, and words of vengeances. Fifthly, with the godlyt. Sixthly, with all Creaturesu. Only there can be no peace: first, with the Powers and Principalities; for after the two strong men have fought, there is no more peacex: secondly, with the World, the World hath hated the Master, and therefore the servants may not look for better entertainmenty.
2. With whom the faithfull are at peace: they are at peace, first, with themselues; Peace rules their heartsp. Secondly, with good Angelsq. Thirdly, with the seede of Abraham, the Iewes; the partition wall is broken downer. Fourthly, with Gods Ordinances, God creating peace, or els the Word would alwayes bee goring and smiting with the stroakes of warre, and words of vengeances. Fiftly, with the godly