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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.
Thirdly, this doctrine is exceeding comfortable too, for here is implied great comfort to all Gods children, for if God require such tender mercy in me, he will certainly show mercy himself. And again, poor men may be much encouraged to consider how careful God is of them, and how much mercy he requires to be showed them; yea it is a comfort to them if they be godly poor, that there being so many kinds of mercy, they may show mercy themselves, even to their richest benefactors, by spiritual mercy. And this also must needs be comfortable to merciful men, for as God requires mercy, so it is sure he will reward mercyh.
Thirdly, this doctrine is exceeding comfortable too, for here is implied great comfort to all Gods children, for if God require such tender mercy in me, he will certainely shew mercy himselfe. And againe, poore men may be much incouraged to consider how carefull God is of them, and how much mercy he requires to be shewed them; yea it is a comfort to them if they bee godly poore, that there being so many kinds of mercy, they may shew mercy themselues, euen to their richest benefactors, by spirituall mercy. And this also must needes be comfortable to mercifull men, for as God requires mercy, so it is sure he will reward mercyh.
- hPsal. 112.4 Isaiah 58.7. &c. [Greek or Hebrew]. True Christian courtesy.Psal. 112.4 Esay 58.7. &c. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉. True Christian curtesie.