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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.
For the first: Paul may be said to fulfil the word, in that he doth preach, as he was by his commission appointed; he was charged by God to preach, and in obedience to Gods word or will, he did preach it. It is not enough for Ministers to receive commission to preach, but they must fulfil it: and therefore woe to those Loyterers, and Non-sidents, that care more to fill their barns, then to fulfil their ministration.
For the first: Paul may be said to fulfill the word, in that he doth preach, as he was by his commission appointed; he was charged by God to preach, and in obedience to Gods word or will, hee did preach it. It is not enough for Ministers to receiue commission to preach, but they must fulfill it: and therefore woe to those Loyterers, and Non-sidents, that care more to fill their barnes, then to fulfill their ministration.
For the second: Ministers are said to fulfil the word, when they execute their Commission in a due manner: and this they do; first, when they preach with all diligence: secondly, when they hold out to the end, not taking pains for a Sermon or two, or a year or two, till they can get preferment, but with all constancy, persevering in the labour and work of their Ministry, till their course be ended, and the fight finished*: thirdly, when they reveal all the counsel of God, that is needful for their hearers: thus Paul fulfilled the word, Act. 20.18.
For the second: Ministers are said to fulfill the word, when they execute their Commission in a due manner: and this they doe; first, when they preach with all diligence: secondly, when they hold out to the end, not taking paines for a Sermon or two, or a yeere or two, till they can get preferment, but with all constancy, perseuering in the labour and worke of their Ministry, till their course be ended, and the fight finished*