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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.
To whom.] Of the persons to whom, I have spoken in the end of the former verse, only this Doctrine may be added. That only the Saints, that is, holy men, find Treasures & Riches in the power of the glorious Gospel of Christ. The Lords secret is only with them that fear hima: till faith be revealed men are shut upb, as in a dungeon or prison; the Lord speaks peace only to his people and his Saintsc. The righteousness of God is revealed to the just man that will live by faithd. Flesh and blood, till there be a new birth, is not capable of this revelatione, men that hate to be reformed have nothing to do with Gods Covenantf. Hence we may see where the fault is when men be so averse, and unteachable, when people have the means and cannot understand to profit and do good, it is only in their own hearts lusts, and wickedness of life: and therefore let every one that would grow rich in knowledge, labour to be abundant in practise, for the saving knowledge of this mystery increaseth, as grace and holiness groweth.
To whom.] Of the persons to whom, I haue spoken in the end of the former verse, onely this Doctrine may be added. That only the Saints, that is, holy men, find Treasures & Riches in the power of the glorious Gospel of Christ. The Lords secret is onely with them that feare hima: till faith be reuealed men are shut vpb, as in a dungeon or prison; the Lord speakes peace onely to his people and his Saintsc. The righteousnesse of God is reuealed to the iust man that will liue by faith