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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 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.
Hitherto of the Proem.
Hitherto of the Proaeme.
The Proposition of Doctrine containeth excellent matter concerning our Redemption: where he proceeds in this order: first,1 he considers the work of our Redemption; and secondly, the person of our Redeemer. The work of our Redemption, verse 12.13.14. the person of our Redeemer, verse 15. and those that follow to the 23. and all this he expresseth in form of Thanksgiving.