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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.
Glorious.] Doct. This mystery is glorious; and it is so, First, if we respect the original of it: it was begotten and conceived in the bosom of Eternity. Secondly, if we respect the persons employed in the ministry of it, viz. GOD himself, CHRIST, Angels, and the choice of men. Thirdly, if we respect the effects: It brings glory to God; for upon the opening of the Book by the Lamb, there followeth Hymns to Godt. It brings a glorious rest to the hearts of Christians, when they are satisfied in the assurance of the tidings of Gods love, and purged of those unruly affections, that so turmoiled their hearts before.u Besides, the glorious privileges which after men are called out of darkness, they enjoy in this marvellous lightx. Finally, it shows a Christian the glory of Heaven: this should comfort Gods Servants against the scorns of the world, and troubles of life. The Gospel with disgrace and much want, is a great portion; and it matters not how we be esteemed in the eyes of the world, if we be made glorious by the Gospel in Gods eyes; and in the eyes of the Saints: they are glorious times when the Gospel works openly in the life and power of it.4
Glorious.] Doct. This mysterie is glorious; and it is so, First, if we respect the originall of it: it was begotten and conceiued in the bosome of Eternitie. Secondly, if wee respect the persons imployed in the ministery of it, viz. GOD himselfe, CHRIST, Angels, and the choyse of men. Thirdly, if wee respect the effects: It brings glory to God; for vpon the opening of the Booke by the Lambe, there followeth Himnes to Godt. It brings a glorious rest to the hearts of Christians, when they are satisfied in the assurance of the tidings of Gods loue, and purged of those vnruly affections, that so tormoiled their hearts before.u Besides, the glorious priuiledges which after men are called out of darkenesse, they enioy in this maruailous lightx