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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.
Who hath delivered us.] Here are four things: 1. What, [delivered;] 2. Whom, [us;] 3. When, [hath;] 4. Who, viz. God the Father.
Who hath deliuered vs.] Here are foure things: 1. What, [deliuered;] 2. Whom, [vs;] 3. When, [hath;] 4. Who, viz. God the Father.
Delivered.] The original word doth not signify, only, to let out, or lead out, or buy out; but it noteth forcibly to snatch out. Man is not gotten so easily out of Satan's hands: nor will the World and Flesh let him go without force, or without blows.
Deliuered.] The originall word doth not signifie, onely, to let out, or lead out, or buy out; but it noteth forcibly to snatch out. Man is not gotten so easily out of Sathans hands: nor will the World and Flesh let him goe without force, or without blowes.
Quest. 1What must we do that we may be delivered from this power of darkness. Ans. 2Believe in Jesus Christ, who is the true lightm. Know that all true light is begun in the assurance of Gods love to thee in Jesus Christ: seek this knowledge. To this end, attend upon the preaching of the Gospel, by which, life and immortality are brought to lightm. And because this Sun doth not always shine, Walk in the light while you have the lightn