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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.
Which may comfort us against all our defects in our selves, for though we have so many wants, yet we have an head in whom we have all fullness, and it should be our course to make use of this doctrine, by stirring up our selves daily to lay hold upon Christ for the supply of our wants out of the riches of his grace.
Which may comfort vs against all our defects in our selues, for though we haue so many wants, yet wee haue an head in whom wee haue all fulnesse, and it should bee our course to make vse of this doctrine, by stirring vp our selues daily to lay holde vpon Christ for the supply of our wants out of the riches of his grace.
Are hidden] The admirable excellencies of wisdom and knowledge in Christ are said to be hidden, 1. In respect of our apprehensions, because we can never reach to the depth of them, 2. In respect of the cross, that followed Christ and his members: for the cross like a veil obscured the glory of Christs perfections, both in himself, and the communication of his gifts to his members.
Are hidden] The admirable excellencies of wisdome and knowledge in Christ are sayd to be hidden, 1. In respect of our apprehensions, because we can neuer reach to the depth of them, 2. In respect of the crosse, that followed Christ and his members: for the crosse like a vaile obscured the glorie of Christs perfections, both in himselfe, and the communication of his gifts to his members.
And may not this teach us singleness of heart, and humility, even more to seek to be good then to seem to be so? Christ was contented his treasures should be hidden, and shall we fret ourselves when our drops of grace are not admired? shall it not be enough to us that we shall appear in glory, when his glory shall be revealed?