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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.
1Secondly, great things may be suffered, and yet the soul be untouched: as here the Apostles sufferings (which were exceeding great and manifold) reach only to his flesh; they enter not into his soul. And the reason why some of Gods Servants are so unmoveable in their crosses, is, because they converse in heaven, and their spirits walk with God, and so are without reach of these earthly perturbations. Besides, when a mans heart is settled and grounded in the truth, and in the assurance of Gods love, what should disquiet his soul that knoweth nothing to mourn for but sin, and the absence of God? and nothing joyous, but what comes from the light of Gods countenance?
1Secondly, great things may be suffered, and yet the soule be vntouched: as heere the Apostles sufferings (which were exceeding great and manifold) reach onely to his flesh; they enter not into his soule. And the reason why some of Gods Seruants are so vnmooueable in their crosses, is, because they conuerse in heauen, and their spirits walke with God, and so are without reach of these earthly perturbations. Besides, when a mans heart is settled and grounded in the truth, and in the assurance of Gods loue, what should disquiet his soule that knoweth nothing to mourne for but sinne, and the absence of God? and nothing ioyous, but what comes from the light of Gods countenance?
- 1Why some of Gods servants are so unmoveable in affliction.Why some of Gods seruāts are so vnmoueable in affliction.
1Thirdly, he that hath felt the troubles of the soul for sin, is not much troubled with the crosses that are but outward. The use is, for great reproof of carnal Christians, that are seldom observed to grieve, but when somewhat aileth their flesh; but on the other side, are not at all touched with the miseries of the soul. As also, we should learn of the Apostle, in all outward crosses, to say with our selves, why should I be troubled or disquieted? or rather, why should I not be joyous, since what I endure is but in the flesh? and since the Lord doth spare my soul, let him do whatsoever pleaseth him.