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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.
Riches of full assurance.] There are two sorts of rich men: there is a worldly rich man,1 and a spiritual rich man. Now our spiritual riches lie, 1. in the word of Christ dwelling in us*, 2. in the spirit of Christx, 3. in works of mercy and liberalityy, 4. in sufferings and patience, 5. in prayersz, 6. in good worksa, 7. in utterance and all holy knowledgeb; lastly, it lies in our faithc: and so the more full assurance we have, the more rich we are. Now this in general may inform how to conceive of rich men, and who are to be accounted indeed great rich men; and it may lesson worldly rich men not to swell in the thoughts of their greatness, but rather rejoice that God hath made them low: and withal it should teach them to think more highly of poor Christians, that have the true grace of Christ, whom God hath enriched with faith and holy graces of his spirit.
Riches of full assurance.] There are two sorts of rich men: there is a worldly rich man,1 and a spirituall rich man. Now our spirituall riches lie, 1. in the word of Christ dwelling in vs*, 2. in the spirit of Christx, 3. in works of mercy and liberalityy