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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.
1Riches.] Doct. The true knowledge of Christ is a rich knowledge. Hence the Corinthians are said to be rich in knowledgen: and Paul compares it with, and commends it beyond, all earthly richeso: and it is so both in respect of the Object, which is CHRIST, the fountain of all Treasure; and in respect of the nature of it, being a part of eternal lifep; and in respect of the effects, because it makes a man rich in grace. And it appears by the contrary;5 for to be blind is to be poor, and naked, and miserableq: and Use. 1 therefore they are far wide that think all this studying of the Scriptures, and following Sermons, will make Men beggars; they remember not that to take the Gospel from Jerusalem, was to leave their houses, as well as Gods House, desolater: and the want of the knowledge of GOD in the Land, was the cause the Lord contended with them by so many judgementss: and if any Nation under Heaven may avouch the truth thereof, this English Nation may: for we may well say, the Gospel hath been a rich Gospel unto us: it hath brought us Peace, and Prosperity within our walls, and abundance Use. 2 into all the quarters and corners of the Land. Hence also we may gather a trial of our faith: for if we have faith, we are careful to seek, and as glad to find, saving knowledge, as the carnal man is to find his earthly wealth. Parents also may hence know which way to go about to make their children happy, even by stirring up in their hearts the instruction and nurture of the Lord.
1Riches.] Doct. The true knowledge of Christ is a rich knowledge. Hence the Corinthians are said to be rich in knowledge