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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.
1Finally, we may discern that God is pacified divers ways: First, by induction from the practise of the former rules; for if we do what God requires, we may conclude and infer, we shall receive what God promiseth. Secondly, it may be perceived by Gods presence in the means: if we find our hearts unloosed, and the passages of the means again opened, that is a comfortable testimony that the Lord is returned. Thirdly, it may be perceived by the witness of the spirit of adoption, speaking peace dto our consciences, and with unutterable joys quieting and satisfying our hearts.
1Finally, wee may discerne that God is pacified diuers wayes: First, by induction from the practise of the former rules; for if we doe what God requires, we may conclude and inferre, we shall receiue what God promiseth. Secondly, it may be perceiued by Gods presence in the meanes: if we finde our hearts vnloosed, and the passages of the meanes againe opened, that is a comfortable testimonie that the Lord is returned. Thirdly, it may bee perceiued by the witnesse of the spirit of adoption, speaking peace dto our consciences, and with vnutterable ioyes quieting and satisfying our hearts.
- 1How we may know that God is pacified.Hovv vve may knovv that God is pacified.
- dPsal. 85 8.
1The use followeth. And first the doctrine of Gods wrath may greatly humble and astonish impenitent sinners. Is the anger of the Lord kindled against thee? how long then wilt thou be without innocency