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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.
Now for the affirmative, if we speak properly, nothing will quench Gods anger but the blood of Christ: For he is the propitiation for our sint. Yet in some respects, and as means the Lord doth appoint unto us, that we might be capable of reconciliation, these things are available: First, the duties of mortification, as confession of sin, and judging of our selves, and examining of our hearts and lives. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsu, and if we judge our selves, the Lord will give over judging us*. If disobedient Israel will return and know his iniquities, the Lord will not let his wrath fall upon himx. Godly sorrow also is very available to quench wrath. If Jerusalem will wash her heart, she shall be savedy; the Lord will hear the voice of our weepingz. Prayer also is of great use and force, for the Lord is a God that heareth prayera. And the Prophet Zephany showeth, that if the people can learn a language once to call upon the name of the Lord bin the sincerity of their hearts, he will not pour upon them that fierce wrath which shall certainly fall upon all the families that call not upon his name.
Now for the affirmatiue, if we speake properly, nothing will quench Gods anger but the bloud of Christ: For hee is the propitiation for our sinnet. Yet in some respects, and as meanes the Lord doth appoint vnto vs, that wee might be capable of reconciliation, these things are auailable: First, the duties of mortification, as confession of sinne, and iudging of our selues, and examining of our hearts and liues. If we acknowledge our sinnes, hee is faithfull and iust to forgiue vs our sinnes