A89915:1923
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.
And for sanctification, faith must needs be of great use; for without faith, 1nothing we do can please Godr. And by faith Christ lives in uss. It quencheth the fiery darts of the devilt. It lighteneth our darknessu. It purifieth the heart*. It overcomes the worldx. It breeds joy and consolationy. And love to Gods childrenz. It maketh the Scripture available to salvationa. And lastly, our prayers to be such, as God cannot denyb. Quest. How may we attain to it, to believe that baptism doth signify and assure these things to us?
And for sanctification, faith must needs be of great vse; for without faith, 1nothing we do can please Godr. And by faith Christ liues in vss. It quencheth the fiery darts of the deuillt. It lightneth our darknes