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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.
Both the things upon earth.] This All things, by a distribution, is again repeated, to medicine the doubtfulness of Gods Children, which question it, whether Christs merits extend unto them; as also to inflame us to an admiration of the virtue of his death, by considering how far it extends.
Both the things vpon earth.] This All things, by a distribution, is againe repeated, to medicine the doubtfulnesse of Gods Children, which question it, whether Christs merits extend vnto them; as also to inflame vs to an admiration of the vertue of his death, by considering how farre it extends.
On Earth.] Note here two things. First, that eternal life is begun in this life: we should never see Gods face in Heaven, if we taste not of his favour on Earth. And if this must be begun on earth, why do men defer so great a work as their reconciliation, as if it belong to heaven rather then to be done on earth; yea, this taxeth the slowness of heart, and discontentment of Gods Children, This knowledge, joy, affection, &c. is the same thou must have in heaven. And we should learn hence, to live on earth, like the Citizens of Heaven, Citizens will not live so rudely as the Country Swains, much more odds ought there to be between Saracens and Hagarens, if I may so say; much difference between them that dwell in ZION. and those that have no portion but in SINAI. Gods Children are the Sons of the Free-woman, and Citizens; wicked men are the Children of the Bond-woman, and Foreigners, and strangers from the Common-wealth of Israel.
On Earth.] Note here two things. First, that eternall life is begunne in this life: wee should neuer see Gods face in Heauen, if wee taste not of his fauour on Earth. And if this must be begun on earth, why doe men deferre so great a worke as their reconciliation, as if it belong to heauen rather then to be done on earth; yea, this taxeth the slownesse of heart, and discontentment of Gods Children, This knowledge, ioy, affection, &c. is the same thou must haue in heauen. And wee should learne hence, to liue on earth, like the Citizens of Heauen, Citizens will not liue so rudely as the Country Swaines, much more oddes ought there to be betweene Sarazens and Hagarens, if I may so say; much difference betweene them that dwell in SION. and those that haue no portion but in SINAY. Gods Children are the Sonnes of the Free-woman, and Citizens; wicked men are the Children of the Bond-woman, and Forrainers, and strangers from the Common-wealth of Israell.