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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.
First, it is a special glory to GOD, and to our adoption and callingl. Secondly, it is a testimony that we are indeed Christs Disciplesm. Thirdly, the practicing of those things which are within the compass of Gods promises (such as are all the fruits of righteousness) is the very ground-work of true prosperityn. Fourthly, To this end did God by election before time, and special vocation in the Gospel, choose us, and call and single us out of the worldo. Fifthly, It procures unto us an unstained and inoffensive glory, even until the day of Christp. Sixthly, If a man endeavour to bring forth fruit, and to walk as becomes the Gospel, he is sure to speed when he hath any suit to Godq. Seventhly, against such there is no lawr. Eighthly, it shall be to us according to our fruits. Ninthly, The fruits of righteousness are better treasures for a Christian, then all richest. Tenthly, If we be not fruitful we shall be cut off from CHRIST, and utterly for ever remain frustrate of all his merits and virtueu.
First, it is a speciall glory to GOD, and to our adoption and callingl. Secondly, it is a testimony that we are indeede Christs Disciplesm