A89915:1928
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.
Lastly, we might here be greatly comforted, if we had true faith: we see God can deny nothing unto faith: it should be to us, in the sacraments, in mortification,1 and in graces and duties, according to our faith.
Lastly, we might here be greatly comforted, if we had true faith: we see God can denie nothing vnto faith: it should be to vs, in the sacraments, in mortification,1 and in graces and duties, according to our faith.
- 1Three rules if we would reason from Gods power to the effect.Three rules if vve vvould reason from Gods povver to the effect.
Of the operation of God] The doctrine of Gods power and working, is of singular use in the Church; great is the interest of Gods servants in his power, and therefore great cause they have to rest upon it. The elect only can reason from Gods power to the effect: he is able to do it, therefore he will do it: but then these three things must be noted.
Of the operation of God] The doctrine of Gods power and working, is of singular vse in the Church; great is the interest of Gods seruants in his power, and therefore great cause they haue to rest vpon it. The elect onely can reason from Gods power to the effect: he is able to doe it, therefore he will do it: but then these three things must be noted.