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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.
First, that all be done in the assurance of the love of Christ, that we be sure that we know Christ, as we know a man by his name; that when we go to do Gods work, we be first sure of Christs reward: this is to be shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.
First, that all be done in the assurance of the loue of Christ, that we be sure that we know Christ, as we know a man by his name; that when wee goe to doe Gods worke, we be first sure of Christs reward: this is to be shod with the preparation of the Gospell of peace.
Secondly, that all be done in the name, that is, by the authority of Christ, and his warrant in his word: not in the name of Moses for ceremony, or in the name of Angels, or Saints, for intercession, nay in all we do, our conscience should be tied only properly by the command of Christ, not because such great men would have it so, or I did it to please my parents or kindred, &c. for then thou doest it in the name of men, and not of Christ.