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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.
The third place is, 2 Pet. 1.7. &c. where he largely persuadeth men to get holy graces into their hearts, and to express holy duties in their lives: among these, as chief, he instanceth in brotherly kindness and love; to this end he bringeth divers reasons: first, it will set our knowledge awork, which else would §1be idle and unfruitful; 1and where should we unload our selves of the fruits of knowledge, which men get in Gods house, better then in the houses of the people of God: secondly, he that hath not these things, is blind; or if §2he have sight and wit enough for this world, yet he is purr-blind, 2so as he can see nothing that is far off (as eternal things are) but only things near, such as are carnal things: the want of love to Gods people is a palpable sign of a purr-blind carnal man: thirdly, the want of love, and the other graces there named, is a sign of a spiritual Lethargy, even that a man is fallen into §3a forgetfulness of the purging of his old sins, that is,3 it is a sign that a man lieth under the guilt and filth of all his former sins, and never feels the weight of them, or considers the danger of them: Fourthly, Love, with the fruits of it, do make our calling and election sure: Fifthly, loving society and §4brotherly kindness is a great means of perseverance,4 if ye do these things ye shall never fall: Lastly, by this means an entrance shall be ministered unto us abundantly, §5into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ; both because it §6mightily furthereth faith and hope: As also,5