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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.
Richly.] 4. In that the word must dwell in us richly, it may serve 1. for reproof, and that two ways: First of mens worldliness, that think any other riches would serve the turn, but to be rich in God they never desire it, but all in vain as the Parable shows, Luk. 12. Secondly, of mens hypocrisy, they say they are rich when they are not, Reu. 3.18. Secondly for instruction, therefore let heaven suffer violence, a Christian should be no more a weary of his pains in seeking this riches of the word, then carnal men are of their worldly profits, yea we should pray God so to quicken us, that we may keep his testimonies as we would keep treasures.
Richly.] 4. In that the word must dwell in vs richly, it may serue 1. for reproofe, and that two wayes: First of mens worldlinesse, that thinke any other riches would serue the turne, but to be rich in God they neuer desire it, but all in vaine as the Parable shewes, Luk. 12. Secondly, of mens hypocrisie, they say they are rich when they are not, Reu. 3.18. Secondly for instruction, therefore let heauen suffer violence, a Christian should be no more a weary of his paines in seeking this riches of the word, then carnall men are of their worldly profits, yea we should pray God so to quicken vs, that wee may keepe his testimonies as wee would keepe treasures.
- sPsal. 119 11.88.72.