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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.
Doct. 2 Secondly, the hearing and true knowledge of Gods grace to a man in particular, doth make fruitful: the salutiferous appearance of Gods grace in a mans heart, works in a man a desire and endeavour to show all good faithfulness that may adorn that doctrine, by which he comes to know God to be his Saviour. It teacheth men to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live godly, righteously, and soberly: it purgeth upon iniquity, and inflames the zeal of good worksz. When GODS Children have the tidings of grace given unto them, it kindles in them a singular encouragement to go about Gods work, and to hold out to lay the very last stone with joy*.
Doct. 2 Secondly, the hearing and true knowledge of Gods grace to a man in particular, doth make fruitfull: the salutiferous appearance of Gods grace in a mans heart, workes in a man a desire and endeauour to shew all good faithfulnesse that may adorne that doctrine, by which hee comes to know God to be his Sauiour. It teacheth men to deny vngodlinesse and worldly lusts, and to liue godly, righteously, and soberly: it purgeth vpon iniquitie, and inflames the zeale of good workesz. When GODS Children haue the tydings of grace giuen vnto them, it kindles in them a singular incouragement to goe about Gods worke, and to hold out to lay the very last stone with ioy*.
- zTit: 2.10:11.12.14.
- *Zach. 4:7.