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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.
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. and because a man can never sincerely seek the comforts of God in Jesus Christ, or constantly love the word of the Kingdom (the fountain of light) but that there will be great opposition from Satan and the World. Therefore every one (that is a weary of this darkness, of Ignorance and Unbelief, and feels what darkness of Adversity his sins have brought upon him, and fears the darkness of Death and Hell) must arm himself, resolve and prepare and fight for his own deliverance, putting on the whole Armour of light, using all the means with Faith and diligence, and then shall Gods power be made known in his weakness; and the strong man armed, which is the Devil, shall be cast out by him that is stronger then he, even by Jesus Christ.
Quest. 1What must wee doe that wee may be deliuered from this power of darkenesse. Ans. 2Beleeue in Iesus Christ, who is the true lightm. Know that all true light is begunne in the assurance of Gods loue to thee in Iesus Christ: seeke this knowledge. To this end, attend vpon the preaching of the Gospell, by which, life and immortalitie are brought to lightm