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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.
For the second: all true Love ought to be accompanied with Faith; yea, it ought to be founded upon Faith: and therefore herein is the common love of the world defective, that a communion with men is not first sanctified by union with God. These men that boast so much of their charity never made conscience of seeking the assurance of Gods favour in Christ, neither ever travailed under the burden of their sins, so as to seek forgiveness as the true blessedness.
For the second: all true Loue ought to be accompanied with Faith; yea, it ought to be founded vpon Faith: and therefore herein is the common loue of the world defectiue, that a communion with men is not first sanctified by vnion with God. These men that boast so much of their charitie neuer made conscience of seeking the assurance of Gods fauour in Christ, neither euer trauailed vnder the burthen of their sinnes, so as to seeke forgiuenesse as the true blessednesse.
Thirdly, the common Protestant is exceedingly to blame in the very main duties of Love; no tenderness of heart, no true Hospitality, and for mercy to the poor the old complaints may be taken up,1 There is no mercy in the Land: Merciful men are taken away. We may now adays wait for some Samaritan to come and prove himself a neighbour: and for society and fellowship in the Gospel with Gods people, it will never sink into the understanding of these carnal men, that that is any way expedient: and finally, in all the branches of Clemency before expressed, where is the man that makes conscience of them?
Thirdly, the common Protestant is exceedingly to blame in the very maine duties of Loue; no tendernesse of heart, no true Hospitalitie, and for mercy to the poore the olde complaints may be taken vp,1 There is no mercie in the Land: Mercifull men are taken away. Wee may now adaies waite for some Samaritane to come and proue himselfe a neighbour: and for societie and fellowship in the Gospell with Gods people, it will neuer sinke into the vnderstanding of these carnall men, that that is any way expedient: and finally, in all the branches of Clemency before expressed, where is the man that makes conscience of them?