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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
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.
An in respect of the unregenerate world they have a principality: hence called worldly rulersg, the prince of this worldh, yea and the god of this worldi. We may observe here in the holy Ghost a wonderful pattern of candour, he praiseth what is praise-worthy even in his enemies; and it may wonderfully comfort Gods children in their acceptation with God, for if God can yield these titles and acknowledge that is yet good in the very Devils, sure then it cannot be he should not like what he finds good in his own Saints, though they have many wants and sins, seeing they sin not of malicious wickedness, as the Devils do.
An in respect of the vnregenerate world they haue a principality: hence called worldly rulersg, the prince of this worldh, yea and the god of this worldi. We may obserue here in the holy Ghost a wonderfull patterne of candor, he praiseth what is praise-worthy euen in his enemies; and it may wonderfully comfort Gods children in their acceptation with God, for if God can yeelde these titles and acknowledge that is yet good in the very Deuils, sure then it cannot be he should not like what he findes good in his owne Saints, though they haue many wants and sinnes, seeing they sinne not of malicious wickednes, as the Deuils doe.