A89915:1925
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.
Quest. But how may I do to be assured, that my sins shall be subdued, ⟨p. 58⟩and that I shall be raised up in holy graces and duties? Answ. 1. Acquaint thy self with Gods promises of this kind, and grow skilful in them. 2. Cry strongly to God for the testimony of Jesus in thy heart, that by his spirit he would settle thee in this persuasion. 3. Waite upon the word and prayer till God do effect it. 4. Strengthen thy self, both by the experience of others, as also with due observation of success in the subduing of any sin, or the exercise of any graces or duties.
Quest. But how may I doe to be assured, that my sinnes shall be subdued, ⟨p. 58⟩and that I shall be raised vp in holy graces and duties? Answ. 1. Acquaint thy selfe with Gods promises of this kinde, and grow skilfull in them. 2. Cry strongly to God for the testimonie of Iesus in thy heart, that by his spirit hee would settle thee in this perswasion. 3. Waite vpon the word and prayer till God doe effect it. 4. Strengthen thy selfe, both by the experience of others, as also with due obseruation of successe in the subduing of any sinne, or the exercise of any graces or duties.
1The uses may be divers. First for information; we may here see how vain the common faith of the common Protestant is: show me thy faith by thy fruits; how canst thou believe aright, and yet thy sins not mortified, and thy heart and life unsanctified? Again, we see we have not comfort of our baptism, till the power of holiness in some measure appear in our lives.
1The vses may be diuers. First for information; we may here see how vaine the common faith of the common Protestant is: shew me thy faith by thy fruits; how canst thou beleeue aright, and yet thy sinnes not mortified, and thy heart and life vnsanctified? Againe, we see we haue not comfort of our baptisme, till the power of holinesse in some measure appeare in our liues.