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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,1 I have received this Commission concerning the Gospel immediately from GOD himself, with strict charge, that for your good I should pursue the execution of it, till not only Faith and Hope were wrought, but till we saw the work and word of God, even accomplished and fulfilled.
Thirdly,1 I haue receiued this Commission concerning the Gospel immediately from GOD himselfe, with strict charge, that for your good I should pursue the execution of it, till not only Faith and Hope were wrought, but till we saw the worke and word of God, euen accomplished and fulfilled.
- 1Verse 25. Whereof I am a Minister, according to the dispensation of God, which is given me unto you ward, to fulfil the word of God. Verse 26. Which is the mystery hid since the world began, and from all ages, but now is made manifest to his Saints.Verse 25. Whereof I am a Minister, according to the dispensation of God, which is giuen mee vnto you ward, to fulfill the word of God. Verse 26. Which is the mystery hid since the world beganne, and from all ages, but now is made manifest to his Saints.
Fourthly, what can there be more excellent and worthy to be believed and trusted in, then this Gospel of JESUS CHRIST, and our reconciliation in him, seeing it is that dreadful Mystery, which worlds of men have wanted, as being hid from whole Ages and Generations hitherto, and now by the unspeakable mercy of GOD is revealed by preaching unto the Saints, as a peculiar treasure entrusted to them.
Fourthly, what can there be more excellent and worthy to be beleeued and trusted in, then this Gospell of IESVS CHRIST, and our reconciliation in him, seeing it is that dreadfull Mystery, which worlds of men haue wanted, as being hid from whole Ages and Generations hitherto, and now by the vnspeakeable mercy of GOD is reuealed by preaching vnto the Saints, as a peculiar treasure entrusted to them.