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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.
To the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, even the Father and of Christ]
To the acknowledgement of the mysterie of God, euen the Father and of Christ]
The Gospel is a divine mystery, both for the admirable depth of it, for it is a secret only God can reveal, and for the excellency of the subject it entreats of, which is God the Father and Christ.
The Gospell is a diuine mysterie, both for the admirable depth of it, for it is a secret only God can reueale, and for the excellency of the subiect it entreats of, which is God the Father and Christ.
How the Gospel is a mystery, and to whom, hath been showed in the former chapter: only let us from the repetition of it here, be confirmed in this, never to trust the judgement of carnal persons, in matters of godliness and salvation, for they pronounce of things they never effectually understand, they cannot perceive the things of God; and withal we should be excited to a daily care of faith, for reason will not reach here.
How the Gospell is a mysterie, and to whom, hath been shewed in the former chapter: onely let vs from the repetition of it here, be confirmed in this, neuer to trust the iudgement of carnall persons, in matters of godlinesse and saluation, for they pronounce of things they neuer effectually vnderstand, they cannot perceiue the things of God; and withall we should be excited to a daily care of faith, for reason will not reach heere.