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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.
In the affirmation there are three things: first, an Intimation of a reason, in those words, for this cause: secondly, a consideration of the time, since the day we heard of it: thirdly, the matter affirmed, we cease not to pray for you.
In the Declaration he instanceth in one thing he principally prayed about, and that was their Knowledge; which he sets one, first by the Object of it, the will of God: secondly, by the Parts of it, Wisdom and Understanding: thirdly, by the End, viz. that they might walk worthy, &c. fourthly, by the cause, his glorious power: and fifthly, by the Effects, Patience, Long-suffering, and Joyfulness.
In the Declaration hee instanceth in one thing hee principally prayed about, and that was their Knowledge; which he sets one, first by the Obiect of it, the will of God: secondly, by the Parts of it, Wisedome and Vnderstanding: thirdly, by the End, viz. that they might walke worthy, &c. fourthly, by the cause, his glorious power: and fiftly, by the Effects, Patience, Long-suffering, and Ioyfulnesse.
In setting down the Object, he expresseth also the measure he desired; he would have them filled with the knowledge of Gods will, and that he addeth in the second part, when he saith, all Wisdom and understanding. The end of all their knowledge he expresseth more largely, verse 10. which in general is the eminence of holy life, which he expresseth in three several forms of speech, viz. 1. to walk worthy of the Lord: 2. to walk in all pleasing: and 3. to be fruitful in all good works: unto the fuller attainment of which he notes the means to be, an increase in the knowledge of God.
In setting downe the Obiect, hee expresseth also the measure hee desired; hee would haue them filled with the knowledge of Gods will, and that he addeth in the second part, when he saith, all Wisedome and vnderstanding. The end of all their knowledge hee expresseth more largely, verse 10. which in generall is the eminence of holy life, which hee expresseth in three seuerall formes of speech, viz. 1. to walke worthy of the Lord: 2. to walke in all pleasing: and 3. to be fruitfull in all good workes: vnto the fuller attainment of which hee notes the meanes to be, an increase in the knowledge of God.