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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.
1Faithful.] This word is diversly attributed in Scripture. It is given toa God, and God is said to be faithful in the accomplishment of his promises. It is given tob Christ, and he is called faithful and true. It is given to thec Sun in the Firmament, because it keepeth his certain course. It is given to the Word of God, so as whatsoever it promiseth or threateneth men may certainly bind upon it, for heaven and earth may fail, but one jot of it shall not fail. Lastly, it is given to Men, especially and most ordinarily to such men as are true believers, and walk in all good conscience both before God and Men: and as it is thus taken, the words of the holy Ghost, Prou. 20.6.5 may be taken up, Many men will boast, every one of his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man? These are they that David so earnestly searcheth for, and having found them, doth so steadfastly set his eyes upon them, and entertaineth them into his Court, Psal. 101.6.6 The names of these we do for the most part take upon our selves, but the signs of these are but sparingly found amongst us. That we may examine our selves, I will consider what is required of us that we may show our selves faithful.
1Faithfull.] This worde is diuersly attributed in Scripture. It is giuen toa God, and God is said to be faithfull in the accomplishment of his promises. It is giuen tob