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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.
1In general we may note that the case of the Gentiles is not worse then the Jews, we want sacrifices, types, oracles, circumcision &c. but we have the thing signified;2 before the law they had the shadow, under the Law they had the Image, after the law we have the body.
1In generall we may note that the case of the Gentiles is not worse then the Iewes, we want sacrifices, types, oracles, circumcision &c. but wee haue the thing signified;2 before the law they had the shadow, vnder the Law they had the Image, after the law we haue the body.
- 1Note.
- 28. Reasons why there be such hard phrases and kinds of speech in Scripture.8. Reasons why there be such hard phrases and kindes of speech in Scripture.
Quest. But what should be the reason that the holy Ghost in this place and in divers others useth such hard phrases and dark kinds of speech?
Quest. But what should bee the reason that the holy Ghost in this place and in diuers others vseth such hard phrases and darke kindes of speech?
Answ. The Lord of himself in many places of Scripture doth use allegories or dark sayings. 1. Thereby to execute upon wicked men a strange and secret curse: He speaks to them in parables