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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.
Increasing.] The adjunct increase follows. Here are two Doctrines. Doct. 1
Increasing.] The adiunct increase followes. Here are two Doctrines. Doct. 1
First, that we must increase in knowledge; else that we have, will decay, and knowledge is given but in part, and not all at once. Besides, it is a special part of GODS Image; and therefore of great both necessity and honour. If men be never weary of seeking for wealth and riches, why should a Christian be weary of seeking Wisdom, which is better then all treasures?
First, that wee must increase in knowledge; else that we haue, will decay, and knowledge is giuen but in part, and not all at once. Besides, it is a speciall part of GODS Image; and therefore of great both necessitie and honour. If men bee neuer weary of seeking for wealth and riches, why should a Christian be weary of seeking Wisedome, which is better then all treasures?
Secondly, that increase of knowledge is a great furtherance of holy life: Doct. 2 the prevailing of sin in the life of the Jews was caused by the prevailing of ignoranceu. Therefore there is no mercy, nor piety in the Land, because there is no knowledge of God in the Landx. God shows his righteousness to them that know himy. And therefore neither the Papists must tell