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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.
Fifthly, many are grievously pressed, under legal perfection, being not able distinctly to discern the benefit of the Covenant of grace, in freeing them from the curse, and rigour of the Law. The ignorance of this one point, hath, and doth cover the faces and hearts of millions of Gods Servants, with a perplexed confusion, and fear without cause.
Fiftly, many are grieuously pressed, vnder legall perfection, being not able distinctly to discerne the benefit of the Couenant of grace, in freeing them from the curse, and rigour of the Law. The ignorance of this one point, hath, and doth couer the faces and hearts of millions of Gods Seruants, with a perplexed confusion, and feare without cause.
Sixthly, many professors live in much unrest, for want of discerning things that differ, and the right use of Christian liberty.
Sixtly, many professors liue in much vnrest, for want of discerning things that differ, and the right vse of Christian liberty.
Seventhly, there is a kind of luke-warmness in practise, after hearing, which is in many scourged with the withholding of this rich grace of spiritual steadfastness. I say, luke-warmness in practise: for it may be observed, that many hear with great affection, and continue to be stirring, in expressing their liking of the Word, and yet are exceedingly negligent in the conscionable and daily practise of such rules, as in the ministry of the Word they seem to receive with admiration, and great liking.
Seauenthly, there is a kinde of luke-warmenesse in practise, after hearing, which is in many scourged with the withholding of this rich grace of spirituall stedfastnesse. I say, luke-warmenesse in practise: for it may bee obserued, that many heare with great affection, and continue to be stirring, in expressing their liking of the Word, and yet are exceedingly negligent in the conscionable and daily practise of such rules, as in the ministerie of the Word they seeme to receiue with admiration, and great liking.