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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. In respect of the Christian: God is a Father, and the meditation hereof should serve for a three-fold Use. 1. For trial: 2. For instruction: 3. For Consolation. For trial: for it stands us much upon to be assured of this, that God is our Father in Christ by Adoption: for this is the foundation of true hope for what we want, and of true thankfulness for what we have. Now such men as are borne of God by regeneration,2 as well as of man by generation, are wont to be described in Scripture by such marks as these. They have in them the Spirit of Adoption both in the working and witness of itc. Rom. 8.15.16. Gal. 4.6.7.4 They are separate from sinners, they cannot delight in the works of darkness, or in the wicked fellowship with workers of iniquity, they hate ungodly companyd, &c. They have consolation and good hope through gracee. Christ is to them their way, the truth, and their life: and they love their Saviour more then any Creature, and show it in this, that they will rather obey his words, then the commandment of any man or Angelf. They are a people that in respect of Mortification, purge themselves by voluntary sorrows for their sins; and in respect of new obedience, Come to the light, that their works may be manifest that they are wrought in Godg. They honour God with great honour, and tender his Name more then their own creditsh: they worship God, not for show, or with the adoration of the lips and knees only, but in spirit and Truth