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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, it preserves from many fearful spiritual diseases in the soul: hence cometh that Metaphorical speech of being sound or whole, 1or healthful in the faith. Hence, that he saith, We follow Faith unto the conservation of the Soul. Heb. 10.39.
First, it preserues from many fearefull spirituall diseases in the soule: hence commeth that Metaphoricall speech of being sound or whole, 1or healthfull in the faith. Hence, that he saith, Wee follow Faith vnto the conseruation of the Soule. Heb. 10.39.
Secondly, it preserves us against the use of ill means: for, He that believeth §2maketh not hast. Herein is a special trial of Faith,1 and is a worthy testimony of uprightness, when men can so rest upon God, that they will not be entangled with those profits that either the time makes unseasonable, as the Sabbath, or the means make sinful, as deceit, lying, &c. but can cheerfully believe, that the same God that now tries him with the occasions of profit in such time and manner, can give him as much profit at a lawful time, and by lawful means. It is most difficult for an unsanctified mind to forbear either time or means when profit and pleasure entice.