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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.
1And thirdly, for the effects of it; great are the praises of the power of it; it begets men to God: it is the power of God to salvation: it judgeth the secrets of men. Of these before. It brings abundance of blessings, Rom. 15, 19. it makes men heirs and coheirs with CHRIST: it is a witness to all Nations, Matth. 24.14. And lastly, life and immortality is brought to light by it, 2 Tim. 1.10.
1And thirdly, for the effects of it; great are the praises of the power of it; it begets men to God: it is the power of God to saluation: it iudgeth the secrets of men. Of these before. It brings abundance of blessings, Rom. 15, 19. it makes men heires and coheires with CHRIST: it is a witnesse to all Nations, Matth. 24.14. And lastly, life and immortalitie is brought to light by it, 2 Tim. 1.10.
- 1The effects of the Gospel.The effects of the Gospell.
1The consideration hereof should much encourage Ministers to press this Doctrine, and never cease to preach it in the Temple, and from house to house, and make use of all opportunities when a door is opened unto them; either in respect of power in their own hearts, or in respect of tenderness and affection, and desire in the people