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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.
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.
1Thirdly, he that hath felt the troubles of the soule for sinne, is not much troubled with the crosses that are but outward. The vse is, for great reproofe of carnall Christians, that are seldome obserued to greeue, but when somewhat ayleth their flesh; but on the other side, are not at all touched with the miseries of the soule. As also, wee should learne of the Apostle, in all outward crosses, to say with our selues, why should I bee troubled or disquieted? or rather, why should I not bee ioyous, since what I endure is but in the flesh? and since the Lord doth spare my soule, let him doe whatsoeuer pleaseth him.
- 1Note.
Lastly, we may here note the wonderful love and compassion of Christ, that pitieth not only our souls but our flesh, accounting what we suffer, to be as his sufferings. Is it not enough that he should accept of the contrition of our souls, but that also he should regard the sorrows and troubles of our flesh?
Lastly, we may heere note the wonderfull loue and compassion of Christ, that pittieth not onely our soules but our flesh, accounting what wee suffer, to be as his sufferings. Is it not enough that hee should accept of the contrition of our soules, but that also hee should regard the sorrowes and troubles of our flesh?