A89915:1931
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.
*Now it is a matter of singular weight, to know in what things we may have warrant to bear our selves upon the power of God. The power of God is engaged for operation in four things for the benefit of the faithful. First, in their afflictions. Secondly, in their temptations. Thirdly, in the difficulties of holy life. Fourthly, in his ordinances.
*Now it is a matter of singular weight, to know in what things we may haue warrant to beare our selues vpon the power of God. The power of God is engaged for operation in foure things for the benefit of the faithfull. First, in their afflictions. Secondly, in their temptations. Thirdly, in the difficulties of holy life. Fourthly, in his ordinances.
- *In what things we may bear our selves upon Gods power.In vvhat things vvee may beare our selues vpon Gods povver.
In afflictions, God hath bound himself to show his power, 1. In giving strength to endure themc. 2. In moderating the afflictions to their strengthd. 3. In guiding them to the right endse. 4. In deliverance out of themf. If we look upon the enemies of the godly in particular, God shows his power, 1. In restraining or disappointing themg. 2. In rewarding and overthrowing themh