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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.
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.
The Proposition of Doctrine containeth excellent matter concerning our Redemption: where hee proceeds in this order: first,1 hee considers the worke of our Redemption; and secondly, the person of our Redeemer. The worke 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 forme of Thankesgiuing.
- 1Verse 12.13.14
The work of our Redemption he describes two ways, after he hath touched the first efficient cause of it, viz. God the Father: for in the twelfth Verse he seems to show, that in respect of Inchoation, it is a making of us fit; and in respect of Consummation, it is a causing of us to enjoy an immortal happiness in heaven, better then that Adam had in Paradise, or the Jews in Canaan. And therein he expresseth, first the manner of tenure or title, in the word Inheritance: secondly, the adjunct praise of the company, viz. the Saints: and thirdly, the perfection of it, it is in light.