A89915:1966
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.
Hence also may we see what a woeful estate all wicked men are in, that take care for the lusts of this leprous flesh, and sow to it. What should I say? may we not see hence the necessity of regeneration? assuredly except we be borne again, we can never enter into the kingdom of heaven: this impure poisoned nature of ours, may not enter into Gods holy place.
Hence also may we see what a wofull estate all wicked men are in, that take care for the lusts of this leprous flesh, and sow to it. What should I say? may we not see hence the necessitie of regeneration? assuredly except wee be borne againe, we can neuer enter into the kingdome of heauen: this impure poysoned nature of ours, may not enter into Gods holy place.
Secondly, we may here discern the fountain of all actual transgressions: when we fall into evil courses, we must not cry out of our ill fortune, or of ill company, or of the Devil only, but especially we must lay the fault upon our ill natures, twas thy wicked disposition made thee so to sin.
Secondly, we may here discerne the fountaine of all actuall transgressions: when we fall into euill courses, wee must not cry out of our ill fortune, or of ill company, or of the Deuill only, but especially we must lay the fault vpon our ill natures, twas thy wicked disposition made thee so to sinne.
Lastly, from hence we may learn to know our selves, and accordingly to keep a narrow watch over our wretched natures, and daily strive and struggle against this infectious corruption and disease that hangs so fast upon use: yea, we should by confession and contrition endeavour the daily crucifying of our wicked flesh, with the lusts thereof