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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.
Oh but some one will say, all the difficulty lieth in this,1 to know who are Saints. Ans. To this end,2 besides the four things generally laid down before, I will for trial allege two or three places of Scripture: first, in Deut. 33.3.3 When Moses had praised the love of God to the Jewish Nation,4 he specially commendeth Gods special care towards the Saints of that Nation, whom, as most dear to him, he had always in his hands,5 and giveth this sign to know them by, (viz.) They are humbled at his feet, to receive his words.
Oh but some one will say, all the difficulty lyeth in this,1 to know who are Saints. Ans. To this end,2 besides the foure things generally laid downe before, I will for triall alleadge two or three places of Scripture: first, in Deut. 33.3.3 When Moses had praised the loue of God to the Iewish Nation,4 hee specially commendeth Gods speciall care towards the Saints of that Nation, whom, as most deare to him, hee had alwaies in his hands,5 and giueth this signe to know them by, (viz.) They are humbled at his feete, to receiue his words.