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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.
In the work of our Redemption, as it is propounded in this Verse, three things are to be observed: 1. The efficient cause [God the Father] 2. The subject persons redeemed [us.] 3. The Redemption it self, as it is either in the inchoation and first application of it on earth, and so it lieth [in making us fit;] or in the consummation of it, what it shall be in the end: and so it is praised, first by the manner of tenure [inherit;] secondly, by the adjunct company [Saints;] thirdly, by the perfection of it [in light.]
In the worke of our Redemption, as it is propounded in this Verse, three things are to be obserued: 1. The efficient cause [God the Father] 2. The subiect persons redeemed [vs.] 3. The Redemption it selfe, as it is either in the inchoation and first application of it on earth, and so it lyeth [in making vs fit;] or in the consummation of it, what it shall be in the end: and so it is praised, first by the manner of tenure [inherit;] secondly, by the adiunct companie [Saints;] thirdly, by the perfection of it [in light.]
Giving thanks] The blessings of God upon every true Christian are such, as they require continual thankfulness to God for them: such I say, for the worth of them, for number, for freeness of gift, for continuance, and as they are compared with what God bestows upon others in the world.
Giuing thankes] The blessings of God vpon euery true Christian are such, as they require continuall thankefulnesse to God for them: such I say, for the worth of them, for number, for freenesse of gift, for continuance, and as they are compared with what God bestowes vpon others in the world.
To the Father.] A sanctified heart that hath sense of grace, so sees God, the first cause of all blessings, through the second and next causes, that it maketh God the principal object both of prayer and praises: it is a great sin not to acknowledge the instrument by which we receive any good; but it is a great impiety not to give that which is due, to the principal Efficient.