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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, godly men may here see great reason of comfort, not only by ⟨p. 141⟩considering the great love of Christ, and the great benefits must needs flow from his death; but if two things be weighed: 1. the honour done to our Nature, in that in the humanity of Christ it is joined to the divine Nature. This makes amends for that breach that is made by the damnation of millions, in our nature. 2. The great certainty of Gods covenant,1 of Grace and Mercy. For a mans covenant, if it be once confirmed, no man abrogates it, or addeth, or taketh from it: therefore,2 much more Gods Covenant shall stand unchangeable, being ratified and confirmed by the death of Christ.
Thirdly, godly men may heere see great reason of comfort, not onely by ⟨p. 141⟩considering the great loue of Christ, and the great benefits must needs flow from his death; but if two things bee weighed: 1. the honour done to our Nature, in that in the humanity of Christ it is ioyned to the diuine Nature. This makes amends for that breach that is made by the damnation of millions, in our nature. 2. The great certainty of Gods couenant,1 of Grace and Mercy. For a mans couenant, if it be once confirmed, no man abrogates it, or addeth, or taketh from it: therefore,2 much more Gods Couenant shall stand vnchangeable, being ratified and confirmed by the death of Christ.