A89915:1632
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.
1The signs to discern it, are 1. the sleepiness of the heart. 2. fear of death. 3. constant neglect or secret contempt of fellowship with the godly. 4. The ceasing of the sensible working of Gods spirit within. 5. Reigning discontentment. 6. Security under known sin.
1The signes to discerne it, are 1. the sleepinesse of the heart. 2. feare of death. 3. constant neglect or secret contempt of fellowship with the godly. 4. The ceasing of the sensible working of Gods spirit within. 5. Raigning discontentment. 6. Securitie vnder knowne sinne.
- 1Signs of faith weakened.Signes of faith vveakned.
1The remedies are 1. A serious and sound examination of the wants and faults, which by this weakness they are fallen into. 2. A constant and daily judging of themselves, for their corruptions, till they recover tenderness of heart, and some measure of godly sorrow for them. 3. It will be expedient that they plant themselves under the droppings of a daily powerful ministry. 4. The meditation of their former feelings. 5. The use of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper; this is a means to confirm faith both weak and weakened. Lastly, they must hold a most strict watch over their hearts and lives, till they be re-established in a sound course of reformed life.
1The remedies are 1. A serious and sound examination of the wants and faults, which by this weaknes they are fallen into. 2. A constant and daily iudging of themselues, for their corruptions, till they recouer tendernesse of heart, and some measure of godly sorrow for them. 3. It will be expedient that they plant themselues vnder the droppings of a daily powerfull ministerie. 4. The meditation of their former feelings. 5. The vse of the Sacrament of the Lords Supper; this is a meanes to confirme faith both weake and weakned. Lastly, they must hold a most strict watch ouer their hearts and liues, till they be re-established in a sound course of reformed life.