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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.
Thirdly, they cannot be miserable, that cease to be strangers and enemies to God, whatsoever their outward estate be.
Thirdly, they cannot be miserable, that cease to be strangers and enemies to God, whatsoeuer their outward estate be.
Fourthly, Doctrine must be applied. For the humiliation of Gods Servants, so to David. For the convincing of the wicked, so to Ahab. For the trial and detection of the temporary Faith, so to Herod. For the hardening of the reprobates, and their rejection, and cutting down by the Sword of Gods servants, and for the special consolations and directions of Gods Servants, And therefore Ministers should employ themselves in application, and to that end should study for power of matter, as well as form of words, and turn themselves into all forms, requesting, beseeching, reproving, &c. with all diligence and sincerity. The People also must know that their profiting lies in application: and to this end, they should attend, meditate, repeat, pray, strive against Security and Objections, keeping alive the sparks that are kindled in their souls. When a man can conscionably apply the Word, it shows, he truly hates sin, and is a true hearer.
Fourthly, Doctrine must be applied. For the humiliation of Gods Seruants, so to Dauid. For the conuincing of the wicked, so to Ahab. For the triall and detection of the temporary Faith, so to Herod. For the hardening of the reprobates, and their reiection, and cutting downe by the Sword of Gods seruants, and for the speciall consolations and directions of Gods Seruants, And therefore Ministers should imploy themselues in application, and to that end should study for power of matter, as well as forme of words, and turne themselues into all formes, requesting, beseeching, reproouing, &c. with all diligence and sinceritie. The People also must know that their profiting lies in application: and to this end, they should attend, meditate, repeate, pray, striue against Securitie and Obiections, keeping aliue the sparkes that are kindled in their soules. When a man can conscionably apply the Word, it shewes, hee truely hates sinne, and is a true hearer.