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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.
Thirdly, to love Gods children for any other respects, then because they Obseruat. 3 are Saints, is a mere Natural affection, not a Spiritual grace; a wicked man may love a child of God, for his profit, pleasure or credit sake, for his company sake, or for his amiable qualities, in conversing, and such like: but the right love, is to love them, as they are sanctified, as they are begotten of God, 1and for Spiritual respects, and thus he that giveth a Disciple a cup of cold water, in the name of a Disciple, shall not loose his reward.2
Thirdly, to loue Gods children for any other respects, then because they Obseruat. 3 are Saints, is a meere Naturall affection, not a Spirituall grace; a wicked man may loue a childe of God, for his profit, pleasure or credit sake, for his company sake, or for his amiable qualities, in conuersing, and such like: but the right loue, is to loue them, as they are sanctified, as they are begotten of God, 1and for Spirituall respects, and thus hee that giueth a Disciple a cup of cold water, in the name of a Disciple, shall not loose his reward.2
Fourthly, nothing can make more to the praise and credit of men then Obseruat. 4 faith and love, the highest praise of a mans good estate is to be able to show that he believeth his own reconciliation with God, and that he loveth Gods children; He doth not say he was glad at heart when he heard of their riches, honours, &c. But when he heard of their love to the Saints, and their faith in Christ.