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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.
Ninthly, God doth beseech men to be reconciled. Wonder at this admirable Clemency in our God.1 Nay, then perish and that justly, if so great and infinite goodness cannot persuade. These things should the rather affect, if we consider who it is, that proclaimeth, inviteth, commandeth, beseecheth; namely, GOD who is able to do it, and speaks out of his Nature. If a covetous man should offer us any great kindness, we might doubt of performance, because it is contrary to his nature; but it is not so with our God, his name is gracious, and his nature is to be faithful in performance where he hath been true in offer or promising.
Ninthly, God doth beseech men to be reconciled. Wonder at this admirable Clemencie in our God.1 Nay, then perish and that iustly, if so great and infinite goodnesse cannot perswade. These things should the rather affect, if we consider who it is, that proclaimeth, inuiteth, commandeth, beseecheth; namely, GOD who is able to doe it, and speakes out of his Nature. If a couetous man should offer vs any great kindnesse, wee might doubt of performance, because it is contrarie to his nature; but it is not so with our God, his name is gracious, and his nature is to be faithfull in performance where he hath beene true in offer or promising.