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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
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Lastly, Gods operation is wonderful in the use of his ordinances; and this is that is meant in this place. In respect of this the Psalmist saith, God is greatly to be reverenced in the assembly, by all them that are round about him: O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong God like unto theeo? Thus the Lord is mighty through the ministry of his servantsp. Thus the Lord performeth the counsel of his messengersq, his word returneth not to him in vainr: yea his ordinances are his power unto salvations: they are all mighty through Godt. Thus ⟨p. 59⟩it is in particular in the sacraments: though for their outward show they do not promise much, yet by the marvellous operation of God, they are available in effect for all that is promised in them, only if we could get this faith in this operation of God here mentioned.
Lastly, Gods operation is wonderfull in the vse of his ordinances; and this is that is meant in this place. In respect of this the Psalmist saith, God is greatly to be reuerenced in the assembly, by all them that are round about him: O Lord God of hostes, who is a strong God like vnto theeo? Thus the Lord is mighty through the ministerie of his seruantsp. Thus the Lord performeth the counsell of his messengersq, his word returneth not to him in vainer