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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.
Secondly, there is little reason of presumption in this Doctrine: for, as Power will preserve, so Glory will revenge: if such as are in covenant with God return to sin, woe unto them, Gods Glory will not bear it; and he hath many ways to scourge them: for by their sins they may bring upon themselves crosses of all sortss, terrors of Consciencet, loss of many gifts, and want of sense of all grace, Gods presence, and the joys of his promises, and Salvationu, Church censuresx, the want of many blessingsy, sore travel and terrors upon their return againz, terrible buffets, both of the Word and Spirit, &c. And therefore we should work out our salvation with fear and trembling. It is a fearful thing to fall into Gods angry and scourging hand.
Secondly, there is little reason of presumption in this Doctrine: for, as Power will preserue, so Glory will reuenge: if such as are in couenant with God returne to sinne, woe vnto them, Gods Glory will not beare it; and he hath many wayes to scourge them: for by their sinnes they may bring vpon themselues crosses of all sortss, terrors of Consciencet, losse of many gifts, and want of sense of all grace, Gods presence, and the ioyes of his promises, and Saluationu, Church censuresx, the want of many blessingsy, sore trauell and terrours vpon their returne againe