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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.
1Their life is hid from the men of this world: First, because God (who is their lifek) is hid from them. Secondly, because the glory of their natural life is many times buried in the gulf of outward troublel. Thirdly, because the life of grace (which is only brought to light by the Gospelm) is hid from the perceiving of the natural man, whom the God of this world hath blindedn. Fourthly, because the way of holy conversation is hid from them: for carnal men are all strangers from the life of Godo. It is a narrow way, and few there be that find itp. Fifthly, because many of the privileges of a gracious life are hid from them: As first, the enrolling of a Christian in the book of lifeq. Secondly, the seal of the spirit of promiser. Thirdly, pardon of sin. Wicked men perhaps know the faults of Gods children, but not the forgiveness of those faults. Fourthly, the power of the means. The word is a savour of lifes, and hath spirit and life in itt. Yet it is as a treasure hid in the field, or a little leaven hid in three pecks of mealu. Fifthly, comfort in their affliction. Wicked men know their afflictions, but not their consolationsx