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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.
13. His case is happy though weak, for he hath such a High Priest, and Saviour, as knows how to have compassion on the ignoranth, and is touched with a feeling of his infirmitiesi, and hath wrought the reconciliation of all his brethren, and was tempted himself: and therefore will succour the weak when he is temptedk: and will see to it, that more shall not be laid upon him then he is able to bearl; it being his charge and office to provide, that the bruised Reed be not broken, or the smoking Flax quenched, till judgement be brought forth unto victory. And at all times the weakest Christian may go boldly to the throne of Grace, and obtain mercy to help in time of needm.
13. His case is happy though weake, for hee hath such a High Priest, and Sauiour, as knowes how to haue compassion on the ignoranth, and is touched with a feeling of his infirmitiesi, and hath wrought the reconciliation of all his brethren, and was tempted himselfe: and therefore will succour the weake when hee is temptedk: and will see to it, that more shall not bee laide vpon him then hee is able to bearel; it being his charge and office to prouide, that the bruised Reede be not broken, or the smoaking Flaxe quenched, till iudgement be brought foorth vnto victory. And at all times the weakest Christian may goe boldly to the throne of Grace, and obtaine mercy to helpe in time of neede