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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.
tThirdly, the consideration of this, that Gods is invisible, should encourage us to well doing, even in secret; seeing we serve such a God, as can see in secrets.
tThirdly, the consideration of this, that Gods is inuisible, should incourage vs to well doing, euen in secret; seeing wee serue such a God, as can see in secrets.
- tMath: 6.7.
- sMath. 6.4.
Hitherto our Redeemer is described, as he stands in relation to God: now, in the second place, he is described as he stands in relation to the Creatures. And Christ is in relation to the Creatures five ways: 1. as the first begotten among them: 2. as their Creator: 3. as the end of them, all for him: 4. in respect of Eternity, as he is before all things. 5. as all things in him consist: All things depend upon Christ as their preserver, as their ancient, as their end, as their Creator, and as the first borne.
Hitherto our Redeemer is described, as he stands in relation to God: now, in the second place, he is described as he stands in relation to the Creatures. And Christ is in relation to the Creatures fiue waies: 1. as the first begotten among them: 2. as their Creator: 3. as the end of them, all for him: 4. in respect of Eternitie, as he is before all things. 5. as all things in him consist: All things depend vpon Christ as their preseruer, as their auncient, as their end, as their Creator, and as the first borne.