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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.
The helps for strengthening of the weak, are of two sorts: some without us, some to be used by us.
The helpes for strengthening of the weake, are of two sorts: some without vs, some to be vsed by vs.
Without us, there are many things that may strengthen, and encourage, and animate the weak: 1. There is proposed a glorious inheritance to them that overcome. 2. We have the example of all the Saints. 3. We have a strong and sure foundationn. 4. We have a strong God, and his power is engaged to exercise it self in our weakness, and to keep us unto salvation, without falling, till he present us faultless before the presence of his gloryo. 5. We have a strong word of God, able to build us up, and make us wise, and save our soulsp, as being Gods Arm, and mighty instrument, of his powerq. 6. The spirit of God is a Spirit as of Grace, so of Powerr, and helpeth the weak, as in Prayers, so in every Duty and grace. 7. We have a strong Saviour: Christ doth strengthen and encourage the Christian three ways: first, by his own example, becoming a pattern to us to follow: secondly, by application; for unto all that lay hold on him by Faith, he is a Priest after the power of endless lifet; the Wisdom of God, and the Power of Godu: thirdly, by operation, for he hath borne our infirmities, by his one offering he hath and doth consecrate and make perfect our persons and works, in Gods sight