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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.
12 Yet the weakest Christian (whatsoever he wants) hath these things: 1. He discerns the season of Grace, and the day of his peace and redemption, which the wise-men of the world do notb. 2. Though in his own account he can do but little for the truth, yet he will be sure to do nothing against the truth, if he may know itc. 3. He is not in the flesh, he is more then a natural man, he is borne againd. 4. He hath an earnest appetite and constant desire after the sincere milk of the Worde. 5. He believes whiles he struggles with unbelief. 6. The strong man armed, which is the Devil, is so cast out by Christ, that he prevails not as he was wont. 7. He can deny his reason, pleasures, profits, and beloved sins, and take up his Cross in some measuref. Lastly, such a door may be opened to them that have little strength, as no man can shut, and such courage they may have, that they will stick to the word, and keep it as their best treasure, whatsoever they lose, and by no means be induced to deny Christ and his Nameg.
12 Yet the weakest Christian (whatsoeuer hee wants) hath these things: 1. Hee discernes the season of Grace, and the day of his peace and redemption, which the wise-men of the world doe notb. 2. Though in his owne account hee can doe but little for the truth, yet hee will bee sure to doe nothing against the truth, if hee may know itc. 3. Hee is not in the flesh, hee is more then a naturall man, hee is borne againe