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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.
Lastly, it is a Doctrine of wonderful comfort to Gods Childrena;2 neither is this the peculiar advancement of some principal Saints, as Abraham, Davidb, &c. neither should the miseries of this life before we come to heaven trouble us, seeing there is no comparison between the troubles of this life and the glory of the world to come, where there shall be no sin, sorrow, labour, weakness, disgrace, fear, death; where we shall enjoy the sweet presence of God, Christ, Angels, and just men, with unspeakable Joys, perfect holiness, exquisite knowledge, and a total righteousness, and all this for ever.
Lastly, it is a Doctrine of wonderfull comfort to Gods Childrena;2 neither is this the peculiar aduancement of some principall Saints, as Abraham, Dauidb, &c. neither should the miseries of this life before we come to heauen trouble vs, seeing there is no comparison betweene the troubles of this life and the glory of the world to come, where there shall be no sinne, sorrow, labour, weakenesse, disgrace, feare, death; where we shall enioy the sweet presence of God, Christ, Angels, and iust men, with vnspeakeable Ioyes, perfect holinesse, exquisite knowledge, and a totall righteousnesse, and all this for euer.
- aHeb. 12.23. Luk. 11.20.
- 2Note.
- bMath. 8.11