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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.
VERS. 17. And whatsoever ye shall do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus: giving thanks to God even the Father by him.
VERS. 17. And whatsoeuer ye shall doe in word or deed, doe all in the name of the Lord Iesus: giuing thankes to God euen the Father by him.
This verse contains the second general rule to be observed in our conversation, and it is an exhortation to the minding of the right end in all our actions. In the former verse he took order for the means of holy life; here he takes order for the end of it.
THis verse containes the second generall rule to be obserued in our conuersation, and it is an exhortation to the minding of the right end in all our actions. In the former verse hee tooke order for the meanes of holy life; here he takes order for the end of it.
Doct. In general, unto the goodness of the action a good end is essentially required;1 for though a good intention make not the action good, yet without a good intention the action cannot be accepted as good in Gods sight. It is a good thing to hear and follow Christ, but not good in the Capernaites, that follow for the loaves; or in the Pharisees, that hear to carp, or carry tales, and inform against him. It is a good action to use our knowledge, but ceaseth to be good in us, when it puffeth up, and is done for vain ostentation. It is good to receive the Sacraments; but yet Circumcision was not good, either as the sons of Jacob required it, nor as the King and his sons received it. Works of holy and religious services are good ⟨p. 103⟩