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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.
1Nay in the second place, sometimes the life of a Christian may be hid from Christians also themselves, so as they cannot discern their own happiness, especially in some fits of tentation, and seldom or never do they fully discern in this world so much as the glory of their present estate. David thought he was cast out of Gods sighta. And he most mournfully makes his moan in the 77. Psalm, as if he were almost resolved that the Lord would not be merciful to him. Jacob cries out, My way is hid from the Lordb, and the people somewhat vehemently say, Verily thou O God hidest they self, O God the Saviour of Israelc. Which should comfort afflicted Christians, since they may here see that it hath been an usual distress of Gods dear servants, to have their life hid in God.5 And withal it may warn us, let him that now standeth in the refreshings of the comforts of Gods presence, take heed lest he fall. But especially it should quicken us to a desire to be gone, and to be in heaven, that we might be past all danger.
1Nay in the second place, sometimes the life of a Christian may bee hid from Christians also themselues, so as they cannot discerne their owne happinesse, especially in some fits of tentation, and seldome or neuer doe they fully discerne in this world so much as the glory of their present estate. Dauid thought he was cast out of Gods sighta. And hee most mournfully makes his mone in the 77. Psalme, as if hee were almost resolued that the Lord would not be mercifull to him. Iacob cries out, My way is hid from the Lordb, and the people somewhat vehemently say, Ʋerily thou O God hidest they selfe, O God the Sauiour of Israelc