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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.
Among the Gentiles.] In the calling of the Gentiles, we may inform and instruct our selves many ways.
Among the Gentiles.] In the calling of the Gentiles, wee may informe and instruct our selues many wayes.
First, it should settle us in the assurance of the truth of Gods promises. ⟨p. 169⟩Never any promises more unlikely: and besides, they lay dead for a long time. That which Noah foretold, is come to pass: for Japheth is persuaded to dwell in the Tents of Shemx. That sea of knowledge, which Isaiah spake of, is likewise gloriously accomplished among the Churches of the Gentilesy. Jeremiah said, the Gentiles should come unto God from the ends of the earth, and it is fulfilledz. The concourse to the preaching of the word, which Micah and Zechariah foretold, is likewise verifieda.
First, it should settle vs in the assurance of the truth of Gods promises. ⟨p. 169⟩Neuer any promises more vnlikely: and besides, they lay dead for a long time. That which Noah foretolde, is come to passe: for Iaphet is perswaded to dwell in the Tents of Semx. That sea of knowledge, which Esay spake of, is likewise gloriously accomplished among the Churches of the Gentilesy