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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.
1Secondly, that Christ is the only true riches of the Christian, 2 Cor. 8.9. Eph. 1.7. & 2.7. & 3.8. Heb. 11.26. This may serve for divers uses. 1. To warn us, that we despise not poor Christians, seeing they are made rich in the faith of Christ, and heirs of the Kingdomg. They are truly rich men, though they be never so mean in the world. 2. Let us all look to our selves, that we despise not this riches of the bountifulness of God, when in the Gospel it is offered unto us: though we may go on with the hardness of our not repenting hearts, yet if by speedy repentance we prevent not our ruin, we shall heap up wrath against the day of wrath, even the day of the declaration of the just vengeance of God upon such obstinate and secure sinnersh. 3. Let not worldly rich men glory in their richesi, but rather use their outward riches as helps to further them unto this true treasure: else their riches shall not shelter them in the day of Gods wrath against the woes denounced against themk. Lastly, would any man know some sure way how to thrive with great success in these spiritual riches? let him then amongst other things, especially, remember to pray hard: for the Lord is rich to all them that call upon himl.
1Secondly, that Christ is the onely true riches of the Christian,