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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.
Love is in God, in Christ, in Angels, in Saints glorified,1 in godly men converted, and in carnal men also. In the Trinity it is infinite, in Christ without measure, in Angels and men glorified perfect, but measured, in godly men on earth unperfect, but holy; in carnal men unholy, yet natural; in the other creatures without reason by instinct.
Loue is in God, in Christ, in Angels, in Saints glorified,1 in godly men conuerted, and in carnall men also. In the Trinitie it is infinite, in Christ without measure, in Angels and men glorified perfect, but measured, in godly men on earth vnperfect, but holy; in carnall men vnholy, yet naturall; in the other creatures without reason by instinct.
- 1Difference of love.Difference of loue.
Tis a religious & holy love amongst the members of Christ is here meant.
Tis a religious & holy loue amongst the members of Christ is here meant.
The author and fountain of this love is God, 2 Cor. 13.11.1 The bond internal is the spirit, external is the Gospel: the subject or seat of it is the heart, yet not every heart, but a pure heart,