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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 second thing they give is adoration, contrary to the flat prohibition of the Angel himself, in the Revelation, who chargeth worship me not, Revel. 19.10. and without all example in Scripture, or the least syllable of warrant for it; besides we see here Angel-worship in express words condemned.
The second thing they giue is adoration, contrary to the flat prohibition of the Angell himselfe, in the Reuelation, who chargeth worship me not, Reuel. 19.10. and without all example in Scripture, or the least sillable of warrant for it; besides we see here Angell-worship in expresse words condemned.
The third thing is invocation, praying to them, which likewise is contrary to scripture, for how shall we call on them on whom we have not believede; and we are exhorted to go boldly to the throne of grace, with the help of our high Priest, to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of needf; for Christ is the propitiation for the sins of the whole worldg, why then should we give his glory to any other? and invocation is a part of the forbidden worship of Angels, as well as adoration.
The third thing is inuocation, praying to them, which likewise is contrary to scripture, for how shall we call on them on whom we haue not beleeuede; and we are exhorted to go boldly to the throne of grace, with the help of our high Priest, to obteine mercie and finde grace to helpe in time of needf