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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.
Quest. But what good do they to us? Ans. They are Gods Ambassadors, to reconcile us to Godq: they are the arm of the Lord, to collect us out of the worldr: they are the light of the worlds, and the Salt of the eartht: they are our spiritual Fathers to beget us to Godu, and Nurses after we are begottenx: they are our Intercessors to God, being our mouth in public and in private, rising up in the gap, praying to stay Gods anger: they are Stewards over Gods housey, and the Keys of heaven are delivered to themz. All which should stir us up to honour and love them, with a singular love for their works sake.
Quest. But what good doe they to vs? Ans. They are Gods Embassadours, to reconcile vs to Godq: they are the arme of the Lord, to collect vs out of the worldr: they are the light of the worlds, and the Salt of the eartht: they are our spirituall Fathers to beget vs to Godu, and Nurses after wee are begottenx