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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.
1 That the obedience of the faithful is raised by the contemplation of the mercies of God: which should teach us,1 as we desire more to abound in good fruits, so to be more in the assurance, and often meditation of Gods love to us: more knowledge of this kind would work more obedience; and a confused knowledge of Gods mercy is usually accompanied with an unconstant obedience. Besides, this reproves the dangerous and sinful abuse of Gods mercies in the common people, that use to plead their safety (notwithstanding their sins) by the alleging of the mercy of God to sinners: whereas it is most certain, that the right knowledge of Gods mercy would make men afraid to sin; There is mercy with thee that thou mayest be feared, saith the Psalmista: and it is the infallible sign of a true convert, that he doth fear God and his goodnessb: every man can fear God and his Justice, especially in some kinds of judgements; but a child of God doth never more tenderly fear God, then when he hath greatest taste of Gods mercies.
1 That the obedience of the faithfull is raysed by the contemplation of the mercies of God: which should teach vs,1 as wee desire more to abound in good fruites, so to be more in the assurance, and often meditation of Gods loue to vs: more knowledge of this kinde would worke more obedience; and a confused knowledge of Gods mercy is vsually accompanied with an vnconstant obedience. Besides, this reprooues the dangerous and sinfull abuse of Gods mercies in the common people, that vse to plead their safetie (notwithstanding their sinnes) by the alledging of the mercy of God to sinners: whereas it is most certaine, that the right knowledge of Gods mercy would make men afraid to sinne; There is mercy with thee that thou maist be feared, saith the Psalmista: and it is the infallible signe of a true conuert, that hee doth feare God and his goodnesseb