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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.
4. That it is an utter misery not to be joined unto Christ; which imports a singular feebleness in the hearts of men, that cannot be stirred with all heedfulness to make sure their union with Christ.
4. That it is an vtter miserie not to be ioyned vnto Christ; which imports a singular feeblenes in the hearts of men, that cannot be stirred with all heedfulnesse to make sure their vnion with Christ.
Head.] The dream of Catharinus, that the Pope should be here meant, is to be scorned, not confuted. The words note the relation that is between Christ and the Church.
Head.] The dreame of Catharinus, that the Pope should be here meant, is to bee scorned, not confuted. The words note the relation that is betweene Christ and the Church.
The creature stands in relation to Christ: 1. More generally in existence,1 and so all things are in him, Col. 1.16. More specially in union, and so man only is joined to Christ: but this union is threefold, for it is either natural, or sacramental, or mystical. In the union of nature all men are joined to Christ: In the union of Sacrament or sign all in the visible Church are joined to Christ: In the mystical union in one body, only the faithful are joined to Christ. And this is here meant.
The creature stands in relation to Christ: 1. More generally in existence,1