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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.
Secondly,1 that the word of God may increase by making us to increase in fruitfulness, we must do five things. First, we must labour to continue near the waters of the Sanctuaryh. We should never, but in case of necessity, withdraw our hearts from the directions and comforts of a daily and settled effectual Ministry. Secondly, we must take root downward, and then the world will be filled with fruiti. The Tree groweth two ways, upward in branches, and downward by rooting it self more and more in the earth: so ought a Christian to grow upward in the external fruits of holy life, and down-wards in the roots of faith, hope and other holy graces; and it is certain, if men be careful to fasten their roots more and more, there will be a happy increase in the outward life of man. Thirdly, we must arm our selves against the heat of tribulations, or persecutions, as against the means of failingk. Fourthly, we must abide in Christl, labouring to nourish the sense of his presence, and the contentment arising from the Communion with his members, &c. Lastly, we must be much in the exercises of Mortification, every branch that beareth fruit the Husbandman purgeth, that it may bear more fruitm.
Secondly,1 that the word of God may increase by making vs to increase in fruitfulnesse, we must doe fiue things. First, wee must labour to continue neere the waters of the Sanctuaryh. We should neuer, but in case of necessitie, withdraw our hearts from the directions and comforts of a daily and setled effectuall Ministery. Secondly, we must take roote downeward, and then the world will be filled with fruite