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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.
1. The duty required, viz. Give thanks. 2. The explication of it. 1. By the object, to God even the Father. 2. By the efficient cause, by him.
1. The dutie required, viz. Giue thankes. 2. The explication of it. 1. By the obiect, to God euen the Father. 2. By the efficient cause, by him.
Giving thanks.] Concerning our thankfulness to God, I consider,1 1. the necessity o• it, God will not dispense with it: therefore in Ephes. 5.20. the former rule being omitted, this is specially urged; and 1 Thess. 5.18. this is charged upon us, as the will of God in Christ Jesus. Secondly,2 for what we must give thanks, viz. for Christ as the fountain of all favour,3 hence the Sacrament ordained to that end, for all the comforts of Gods election and love, for all graces and means of grace. coher. for our liberty in Christ, even unto outward thingss, for any success or victory over our corruptions of naturet, in short, for all things whatsoeveru.
Giuing thankes.] Concerning our thankfulnesse to God, I consider,1