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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.
Thus then we see who is a faithful man, even he that knoweth his own reconciliation with God by faith; that performeth his vows to God; that sincerely worships God, and laboureth the increase of holy graces; that will do nothing against the trueth, but for the truth; that is diligent in his calling, that is serviceable with his riches; and lastly, that is just in his dealing.
Thus then we see who is a faithfull man, euen hee that knoweth his owne reconciliation with God by faith; that performeth his vowes to God; that sincerely worships God, and laboureth the increase of holy graces; that will doe nothing against the trueth, but for the truth; that is diligent in his calling, that is seruiceable with his riches; and lastly, that is iust in his dealing.
1Now, if we be such, then is our estate most comfortable: for first, God will be faithful to us in the accomplishment of all his promises: secondly, §1the Word will be faithful, even a sure fountain of true comfort and §2help in all distress: thirdly, Christ will be a faithful, both High Priest in §3heaven, by his intercession making request for us to God, and both to earth and heaven he will be a faithful witness, 2so as while we live, we shall find the testimony of JESUS in our hearts, and when we die he will not be ashamed of us before his Father and the holy Angels; and lastly, we shall be sure to have a faithful reward.3 And this of the second title given to Gods Children.