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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.
But in this place, the honour of the work is specially given to the Son; And it is to be noted, that the original hath more then barely [by him,] for it is said, in him, &c. The Creation of the world, was in Christ, in two respects: First, it was in him, as in an exemplar; the Frame of the world, to be made, was in him, as the Image of the Fathers understanding: for, in the building of a House, there is a double frame; the one in the head of the Carpenter; the other, the Frame external of the house, built after the pattern of that, that was in the Carpenters head: So is it, in the Creation of the World. Secondly, it was in him, as that decreed, and fore-appointed head and foundation, in which all the other things should be placed and consist: thus he is said to be the beginning of the Creatures of God.1
But in this place, the honour of the worke is specially giuen to the Sonne; And it is to be noted, that the originall hath more then barely [by him,] for it is said, in him, &c. The Creation of the world, was in Christ, in two respects: First, it was in him, as in an examplar; the Frame of the world, to be made, was in him, as the Image of the Fathers vnderstanding: for, in the building of a House, there is a double frame; the one in the head of the Carpenter; the other, the Frame externall of the house, built after the patterne of that, that was in the Carpenters head: So is it, in the Creation of the World. Secondly, it was in him, as that decreed, and fore-appointed head and foundation, in which all the other things should be placed and consist: thus he is said to be the beginning of the Creatures of God.1
- 1Revel: 3.14.Reuel: 3.14.
This work of Creation ascribed unto Christ, proves his Deity, Eternity, and Omnipotency. Thus of the Creator.
This worke of Creation ascribed vnto Christ, proues his Deity, Eternitie, and Omnipotencie. Thus of the Creator.