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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.
1Great is the glory of Christians knit to Christ, for from that union with him flow many excellent privileges: such are these.
1Great is the glory of Christians knit to Christ, for from that vnion with him flow many excellent priuiledges: such are these.
- 1The privileges flowing from our union with Christ.The priuiledges flovving from our vnion vvith Christ.
1. The communication of names: the body is called sometimes by the name of the head, viz. Christa: and the head by the name of the body, viz. Israelb. 2. The influence of the virtue of the death and resurrection of Christc. 3. The inhabitation of the spirit of Christd. 4. Intercessione. 5. The communication of the secrets of Christf. 6. The testimony of Jesusg. 7. Expiation as he is the sacrifice, and passover offered for ush. 8. Consolation in affliction