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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.
The uses follow. And first all Gods servants that have felt the power of the word renewing them, may greatly rejoice in the mercies of God to them, and the rather if they further consider the privilege of their new estate; for art thou a new creature, then thou hast the benefit of a new covenantg, thou hast a new name upon theeh, and a new spirit within theei, to comfort theek, to direct thee, to confirm thee, and to make intercession for thee: thou hast new alliance, a new Father, even God the Father: and new kindred with all the Saints both Jews and Gentileso: a new Prince and Ministerp, even Jesus Christ: new attendants, the very Angels of Godq: new wages and new workr: a new commandment, the rigour and curse of the Law being taken away: new food even Manna from heaven, the word of life: new signs and helps, to guide thee ⟨p. 67⟩in the ways. And when thou shalt die a new death, (not die as other men) and a new grave or tomb wherein no carnal man lay, thy grave being perfumed by the body of Christ: a new way to heavent, and a new Mansion in heavenu, what shall I say, but conclude with the Apostle, if thou be a new creature thou shalt have all things new