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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.
Some signs go before, and are fulfilled before he appear. Some signs are conjoined with his appearing. The signs going before, are more remote, or more near. The more remote signs are these: First, the universal preaching of the Gospel to all nations, Gentiles as well as Jews. Before the end come, saith our Saviour, This Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached throughout the whole world for a witness to all nationsl. Secondly, most cruel persecution: Even such tribulation as was not from the beginning of the worldm. Thirdly, a general falling away or apostasy of the Churches in Antichristn. Fourthly, wars and rumours of wars, famine, pestilence, and earth-quakes in divers places. Fifthly, false Prophets and false Christs, which shall deceive manyo, The signs more near, are, First the preaching again of the everlasting Gospelp. Secondly, the detection and fall of Antichrist, and the spiritual Babelq. Thirdly, the calling of the Jews, after the fullness of the Gentiles is come inr. Fourthly, coldness and security in the world, as in the days of Noahs. Fifthly, the shaking of the powers of heaven, the darkening of the Sun and Moon, and the falling of the stars, &c. tThe signs conjoined are especially two: First, the wailing of all the kindreds of the earth. Secondly, the sign of the son of manu. Which what it shall be I cannot describe.