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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.
1That we may present every man.] The hearers are said to be presented to God by their Teachers in divers respects. First, as they gather them out of the world, into the profession of the Faith of Christ. Secondly, by framing and working upon the hearts of their hearers, fitting them for Christ, even in the presence of Christ, in his ordinances. Thirdly, by forcing men through the strength of terror or comfort, to run and present themselves to God. Fourthly, they may be said to do it in respect of their prayers, carrying the suites of the people unto GOD. Fifthly, they shall present them at the day of Judgement, when every Teacher shall say, Here Lord I am, with the Children thou hast given me.
1That we may present euery man.] The hearers are said to bee presented to God by their Teachers in diuers respects. First, as they gather them out of the world, into the profession of the Faith of Christ. Secondly, by framing and working vpon the hearts of their hearers, fitting them for Christ, euen in the presence of Christ, in his ordinances. Thirdly, by forcing men through the strength of terrour or comfort, to runne and present themselues to God. Fourthly, they may bee said to doe it in respect of their prayers, carrying the suites of the people vnto GOD. Fiftly, they shall present them at the day of Iudgement, when euery Teacher shall say, Here Lord I am, with the Children thou hast giuen mee.
- 1We present our hearers to God in five respects.We present our hearers to God in fiue respects.
1This should teach the people so to order themselves towards their Ministers, that they might have encouragement to go to God, either for them, or with them. To this purpose they should honour them, maintain them, obey them, show their hearts and states to them, &c. And woe is unto them that despise Gods Ministers, or discourage them; that hate their doctrine, or shun their society: howsoever they account of them, yet these are the men should have made way for them to Christ, they are of his Privy Chamber, and the dust of their feet shall witness against contemners; yea, the time shall come, when they would be glad to have them excuse them to Christ