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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.
Use. 1 The use is first for the just reproof of the wonderful carelessness and strength of folly, that hath possessed the most people, in the profane neglect, nay, contempt of spiritual things, with the means of them. Indeed, if men could be rid of Death, the Grave, Hell, and Gods Curse; or if these things could be had without seeking, it were to some purpose for men to sleep still and never wake. Many are the sleights of Satan. Some are stubborn, and will not regard: some with very prejudice run wittingly to hell: some confess it to be meet that the best things should be chiefly sought, but forget: some purpose, but give over, for difficulties in the beginning: some no sooner rid of terror, but as soon off care for the life to come.
Vse. 1 The vse is first for the iust reproofe of the wonderfull carelesnesse and strength of folly, that hath possessed the most people, in the prophane neglect, nay, contempt of spirituall things, with the meanes of them. Indeede, if men could be rid of Death, the Graue, Hell, and Gods Curse; or if these things could be had without seeking, it were to some purpose for men to sleepe still and neuer wake. Many are the sleights of Sathan. Some are stubborne, and will not regard: some with very preiudice runne wittingly to hell: some confesse it to be meete that the best things should be chiefely sought, but forget: some purpose, but giue ouer, for difficulties in the beginning: some no sooner ridde of terrour, but as soone off care for the life to come.
Use. 2 Secondly, this doctrine may be a singular comfort to us, if we can find grace and peace in our hearts, how ever it be with us in our bodies or estates otherwise.
Vse. 2 Secondly, this doctrine may be a singular comfort to vs, if wee can finde grace and peace in our hearts, how euer it be with vs in our bodies or estates otherwise.