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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.
Secondly, David having spoken of the excellency of the Saints on earth,1 to prove himself to be one of the number, he yieldeth his reasons from four §1experimental signs: First, the Lord was his portion, though he had hopes or possession of great things in the earth, yet Gods favour was that he did most prize,2 and spiritual things were unto him the fairest part of his inheritance, and though he had many crosses, yet the line was fallen unto him in a fair place: so long as he could see grace in his heart, and the GOD of grace to love him freely. Secondly, he could as heartily praise GOD for §2spiritual blessings, (viz.) Counsel, Knowledge,3 and direction out of the word of God, as wicked men could for temporal Honours, Riches, Pleasures, and such things as they love best. Thirdly, his reins did teach him in §3the night. Some thing can wicked men learn by the Word without, but God did never honour any with the feelings of the Spirit of Adoption, but only the Saints.
Secondly, Dauid hauing spoken of the excellency of the Saints on earth,1 to proue himselfe to be one of the number, he yeeldeth his reasons from foure §1experimentall signes: First, the Lord was his portion, though hee had hopes or possession of great things in the earth, yet Gods fauour was that hee did most prize,2 and spirituall things were vnto him the fairest part of his inheritance, and though he had many crosses, yet the line was fallen vnto him in a faire place: so long as hee could see grace in his heart, and the GOD of grace to loue him freely. Secondly, he could as heartily praise GOD for §2spirituall blessings, (viz.) Counsell, Knowledge,