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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.
1In which] That is, in which sins: and so it teacheth us, that we should be more troubled for sin then for crosses. For he doth not say, in which miseries or judgements, but in which sins and corruptions. As any are more spiritual, sin is their greatest sorrow: and as any are more carnal they are more troubled with crosses.
1In which] That is, in which sinnes: and so it teacheth vs, that we should be more troubled for sinne then for crosses. For he doth not say, in which miseries or iudgements, but in which sinnes and corruptions. As any are more spirituall, sin is their greatest sorrow: and as any are more carnall they are more troubled with crosses.
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Ye] A man can never be soundly and profitably humbled, till he mind his own sins. The knowledge of sin that is transient is dangerous, as we may see in the Pharisee. The more he knows by the Publican, the prouder he is in himself, but the knowledge that is reflexed is profitable. And therefore the Publican that troubled himself about his own sin, went home more justified than the other. And therefore the Apostle here tells not of the misery of other men, but expressly guides them to the consideration of their own misery. This should teach us without shifting or delay to search and try our own ways, and to grow skilful in recounting the evils of our own lives. The true knowledge of our selves, is a great step in a holy life. Tis that the most of us never attain to. And yet it is of singular use; it would make us humble in our selves, compassionate towards others, easy to be admonished, tender-hearted in Gods worship, more apt to godly sorrow, and of great ripeness and dexterity of knowledge in cases of conscience.