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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.
Thirdly, who can th nke the anger of God not to be infinitely terrible, that can but seriously consider these examples and presidents of it? First, Gods reprobating, or fore damning of millions of men. Secondly, the sin of Adam, pursued with such unconceivable judgements upon him and his name. Thirdly, the drowning of the old world, the burning of Sodom, the opening of the earth to swallow up the rebellious, the sea swallowing up Pharaoh and his ho•st. Fourthly, the forlorn estate of the Gentiles, not looked after for many hundred years. Fifthly, the Jews (sometimes the only people to whom the Lord drew near) now made a curse, and astonishment, and a hissing throughout the earth. Sixthly, the torments which Christ himself endured, ⟨p. 44⟩when he was but surety for sinners. Seventhly, what are wars, famines, pestilences, diseases, seditions, heresies, and the infinite molestations in the life of man, but so many evident proofs of wonderful anger in God? Eighthly, the testimonies of afflicted consciences be lively in this point. When but a drop of anger lights upon the soul of man in this world, how unable is he to sustain his spirit? what floods of tears flow from his wounded heart? Lastly, the burning of the world and the flames of hell shall one day make full proof of Gods anger. And thus of the first point.
Thirdly, who can th nke the anger of God not to be infinitely terrible, that can but seriously consider these examples and presidents of it? First, Gods reprobating, or fore damning of millions of men. Secondly, the sinne of Adam, pursued with such vnconceiueable iudgements vpon him and his name. Thi•dly, the drowning of the old world, the burning of Sodome, the opening of the earth to swallow vp the rebellious, the sea swallowing vp Pharaoh and his ho•st. Fourthly, the forlorne estate of the Gentiles, not looked after for many hundred yeeres. Fiftly, the Iewes (sometimes the only people to whom the Lord drew neere) now made a curse, and astonishment, and a hissing throughout the earth. Sixtly, the torments which Christ himselfe endured, ⟨p. 44⟩when he was but suretie for sinners. Seuenthly, what are warres, famines, pestilences, diseases, seditions, heresies, and the infinite molestations in the life of man, but so many euident proofes of wonderfull anger in God? Eightly, the testimonies of afflicted consciences be liuely in this point. When but a drop of anger lights vpon the soule of man in this world, how vnable is he to sustaine his spirit? what flouds of teares flow from his wounded heart? Lastly, the burning of the world and the flames of hell shall one day make full proofe of Gods anger. And thus of the first point.