A89915:1637
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.
1Now into this evil estate, some fall suddenly, some by degrees, commonly it begins at spiritual pride, and proceeds after from the careless use of the means, to the neglect of them, and from thence to a secure disregard of the inward daily corruptions of the heart, joined with a bold presumption of some infolded mercy of God, till at length they fall into some special sin or wilful relapse.
1Now into this euill estate, some fall suddenly, some by degrees, commonly it begins at spirituall pride, and proceeds after from the carelesse vse of the meanes, to the neglect of them, and from thence to a secure disregard of the inward daily corruptions of the heart, ioyned with a bold presumption of some infolded mercie of God, till at length they fall into some speciall sinne or wilfull relapse.
- 1Steps in falling away.Steps in falling avvay.
The effects1 and concomitants of this relapse, and loss of steadfastness, are divers, and fearful, as 1. The ceasing of the comforts of the spirit, the spirit being a sleep, and in a manner quenched. 2. The heart is excommunicated from the power of Gods ordinances, as they may feel when they come to use them. 3. Spiritual boldness or encouragement to come unto God is lost with it. 4. They are secretly delivered to Satan to be whipped and buffeted with tentations many times of blasphemy or atheism, or otherwise through his spiritual wickedness, held in internal vassalage. 5. Most an end, the outward providence of God is changed towards them, yea some times they are scourged with horrible crosses. 6. Many times they are given over to be punished with other sins.
The effects