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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.
Ye] D. They that have comfort in their election, and Gods love, they that have begun to make Conscience of their ways, and to love the word, they that make a profession of the name of Christ above all others are exactly to look to themselves, to every word, and every deed. 1. Because they ⟨p. 105⟩are nearer the courts of the great King, they live always in the presence chamber. 2. Because God hath bestowed upon them more blessings, and therefore as he gives more wages, requires more work. 3. Because they are more observed then any other. A loose word is more noted in them then execrable blasphemy in others, they are more talked of for seeing a vain sight then others for haunting of lewd plays. 4. Because their hearts are made pure by the blood of Christ: and fine white linen is sooner and deeper stained then course rags. 5. They are trusted with more glorious riches. A little sin in them much grieves Gods spirit, whereas a great sin troubles not a wicked man that hath no spirit of God in him. 6. They are sure to have a recompense of reward for every good word and work, and therefore to further their own reckoning and glory, should be abundant in the work of the Lord.
Yee] D. They that haue comfort in their election, and Gods loue, they that haue begun to make Conscience of their waies, and to loue the word, they that make a profession of the name of Christ aboue all others are exactly to looke to themselues, to euery word, and euery deede. 1. Because they ⟨p. 105⟩are neerer the courts of the great King, they liue alwaies in the presence chamber. 2. Because God hath bestowed vpon them more blessings, and therefore as he giues more wages, requires more worke. 3. Because they are more obserued then any other. A loose word is more noted in them then execrable blasphemy in others, they are more talked of for seeing a vaine sight then others for haunting of leud playes. 4. Because their hearts are made pure by the bloud of Christ: and fine white linnen is sooner and deeper stained then course ragges. 5. They are trusted with more glorious riches. A little sinne in them much grieues Gods spirit, whereas a great sinne troubles not a wicked man that hath no spirit of God in him. 6. They are sure to haue a recompence of reward for euery good worde and worke, and therefore to further their owne reckoning and glorie, should bee aboundant in the worke of the Lord.