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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, that there is something in Grace or Knowledge still wanting: Obser. 2 we know but in part. Mans heart may be compared to a Vessel, the means to a Pipe, the Spirit of God to the Wheel that beats the water into the Pipe, the Minister is the Servant that opens the Cock; and then the reason why we know but in part, is, either the Cock always runs not, or not always in the same measure: and sometimes our Vessels are filled with other things, as the cares and lusts of the World, and so they run over; and usually our Vessels run out, and lose what we receive by the means.
Secondly, that there is something in Grace or Knowledge still wanting: Obser. 2 wee know but in part. Mans heart may be compared to a Vessell, the meanes to a Pipe, the Spirit of God to the Wheele that beates the water into the Pipe, the Minister is the Seruant that opens the Cocke; and then the reason why we know but in part, is, either the Cocke alwayes runnes not, or not alwayes in the same measure: and sometimes our Vessels are filled with other things, as the cares and lusts of the World, and so they runne ouer; and vsually our Vessels runne out, and lose what we receiue by the meanes.
Obser. 3 Thirdly, the knowledge of the will of God, and spiritual things, only can fill and satisfy the heart of man, all else is mere vanity and vexation of spiritx. Earthly things cannot fill, neither the knowledge of them, nor the use or possession of them, because they are not infinite nor eternal: besides, there is nothing new, nor are they of a like nature with the Soul: they are enjoyed with vexation and much satiety, for our affections will not love them still; yea, most an end the vanity of mens minds so turneth devises, concerning their knowledge or use, that death or loss takes them or us away, before they can find out that way of using of them, that could satisfy and fill the heart.
Obser. 3 Thirdly, the knowledge of the will of God, and spirituall things, onely can fill and satisfie the heart of man, all else is meere vanity and vexation of spirit