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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.
Peace.] The second thing here wished for, and to be desired of all that love their own good, is Peace, that is, tranquillity of heart, with other spiritual blessings accompanying it with outward things also, so far as they may further our happiness: but the Scripture lays a restraint upon the getting of this peace, and gives rules for the use of it. For if ever we would have Peace, we must first be righteous persons, that is, men that are broken in heart for our sins, humbled at Gods feet for forgiveness; and such as hang upon the Word of GOD, to receive the certain means of our souls reconciliation, and the righteousness of CHRIST imputed unto us: such, as to whom there is a way, and their path is holy. 1But on the other side, unto the wicked is no peace: and they are taken by the Prophet for wicked men, that are never humbled in the duties of Mortification for sin, that in the hardness of their hearts frustrate the power of Gods Ordinances, so as they cannot work upon them:2 these have no Peace, neither with GOD, Angels, men, the Creatures, or their own Consciences.
Peace.] The second thing here wished for, and to bee desired of all that loue their owne good, is Peace, that is, tranquillity of heart, with other spirituall blessings accompanying it with outward things also, so farre as they may further our happinesse: but the Scripture layes a restraint vpon the getting of this peace, and giues rules for the vse of it. For if euer wee would haue Peace, wee must first be righteous persons, that is, men that are broken in heart for our sinnes, humbled at Gods feete for forgiuenesse; and such as hang vpon the Worde of GOD, to receiue the certaine meanes of our soules reconciliation, and the righteousnesse of CHRIST imputed vnto vs: such, as to whom there is a way, and their path is holy. 1But on the other side, vnto the wicked is no peace: and they are taken by the Prophet for wicked men, that are neuer humbled in the duties of Mortification for sinne, that in the hardnesse of their hearts frustrate the power of Gods Ordinances, so as they cannot worke vpon them:2 these haue no Peace, neyther with GOD, Angels, men, the Creatures, or their owne Consciences.