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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.
The use may be for increase of consolation:1 we see Christ will never cease till he hath finished this victory. Why should we then fail through unbelief, or faint in the resisting of the devil? The Lord will more and more make a show of them, and give us increase of experience of the power of his word and presence herein. Here also mens waywardness may be reproved, that cannot abide to hear talk of the devil or his courses: this is but a work of Satan in them to hinder their salvation, for to make an open show of them is one part of Christs victory.
The vse may be for increase of consolation:1 wee see Christ will neuer cease till he hath finished this victorie. Why should wee then faile through vnbeleefe, or faint in the resisting of the deuill? The Lord will more and more make a shew of them, and giue vs increase of experience of the power of his word and presence herein. Here also mens waywardnesse may be reproued, that cannot abide to heare talke of the deuill or his courses: this is but a worke of Sathan in them to hinder their saluation, for to make an open shew of them is one part of Christs victorie.
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