A89915:1139
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.
And you.] In the gathering of Souls, God works beyond desert, and many times beyond probabilities. If we respect the men, they were Gentiles, hardened by hundreds of years, in custom of sins: if we respect the means, it is Epaphras, none of the greatest of the Apostles. Which should teach us to live by Faith, and use Gods ordinance with confidence: As in the business of conversion, so in matter of preservation, knowing that God is not tied to desert or means.
And you.] In the gathering of Soules, God workes beyond desert, and many times beyond probabilities. If we respect the men, they were Gentiles, hardened by hundreds of yeeres, in custome of sinnes: if wee respect the meanes, it is Epaphras, none of the greatest of the Apostles. Which should teach vs to liue by Faith, and vse Gods ordinance with confidence: As in the businesse of conuersion, so in matter of preseruation, knowing that God is not tyed to desert or meanes.
Also.] Doct. The Church and Kingdom of Christ is in this world still in progress; Christ hath not done, when he hath conquered Rome spiritually, that had conquered the world before corporally, but here is a fresh increase and a new; You also. And thus it will be still, till the end of the world: and therefore we should every one do what we can to help forward the Kingdom of God, and the adding of such souls as yet belong to the vocation of Christ. And this we may do, both by furthering the Gospel preached, and by seeking a holy seed; getting within the Covenant our selves, and by education, labouring to amend what by propagation we have marred. Yea, the consideration hereof; should much encourage us in the combat against Sin and the World: for in the war, Soldiers use to gather spirit and valour upon the tidings of new supplies.
Also.] Doct. The Church and Kingdome of Christ is in this world still in progresse; Christ hath not done, when hee hath conquered Rome spiritually, that had conquered the world before corporally, but here is a fresh increase and a new; You also. And thus it will be still, till the end of the world: and therefore wee should euery one doe what wee can to helpe forward the Kingdome of God, and the adding of such soules as yet belong to the vocation of Christ. And this wee may doe, both by furthering the Gospell preached, and by seeking a holy seede; getting within the Couenant our selues, and by education, labouring to amend what by propagation we haue marred. Yea, the consideration hereof; should much encourage vs in the combate against Sinne and the World: for in the warre, Souldiers vse to gather spirit and valour vpon the tidings of new supplies.