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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.
To God.] These words having been used in the very Verse before, teach us two things. First, that it is no cloying to a sanctified mind to be much and often, yea, upon every occasion in the honourable mention and lauding of God, ascribing in every thing glory to God: so, in heaven they shall never be weary of Gods praises, no not unto all eternity. And certain it is, that the more men grow in sanctification, the more easy and apt are their hearts to entertain all occasions of communion with God, without weariness or deadness.
To God.] These words hauing beene vsed in the very Verse before, teach vs two things. First, that it is no cloying to a sanctified minde to be much and often, yea, vpon euery occasion in the honourable mention and lauding of God, ascribing in euery thing glory to God: so, in heauen they shall neuer be weary of Gods praises, no not vnto all eternitie. And certaine it is, that the more men grow in sanctification, the more easie and apt are their hearts to entertaine all occasions of communion with God, without wearinesse or deadnesse.
Secondly, (to God) shuts out the praises of themselves or of men. It is fit our rejoicing and praise should be directed thither from whence the blessing came.
Secondly, (to God) shuts out the praises of themselues or of men. It is fit our reioycing and praise should be directed thither from whence the blessing came.
The Father] These words are considered in the former Verse. Thus much of his Thanksgiving.
The Father] These words are considered in the former Verse. Thus much of his Thankesgiuing.