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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 use is, to teach us, that as we would be assured we are new creatures, so we should labour to be possessed of sound knowledge, and to this end, 1. We must stand up from the dead, and with-draw from wicked society, else Christ will never give us lightf. 2. We must consecrate our selves to holy life and seek the fear of God, for that is the beginning of this wisdomg. 3. We must deny our carnal wisdom and become fools that we may be wiseh. 4. We must walk with the wisei. 5. We must beg of God a lowly and a humble heart, for with the lowly is knowledgek. Lastly, we must study the Scripture, and attend upon daily hearing and reading, for they are the only fountains of true knowledge and wisdoml.
The vse is, to teach vs, that as we would be assured we are new creatures, so we should labour to be possessed of sound knowledge, and to this end, 1. We must stand vp from the dead, and with-draw from wicked society, else Christ will neuer giue vs lightf. 2. Wee must consecrate our selues to holy life and seeke the feare of God, for that is the beginning of this wisedomeg. 3. Wee must denie our carnall wisedome and become fooles that we may be wiseh. 4. Wee must walke with the wisei. 5. We must begge of God a lowly and a humble heart, for with the lowly is knowledgek