A20536:1035
Ten sermons tending chiefly to the fitting of men for the worthy receiving of…Ten sermons tending chiefely to the fitting of men for the worthy receiuing of…
Ten sermons tending chiefly to the fitting of men for the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper Wherein amongst many other holy instructions: the doctrines of sound repentance and humiliation, and of Gods special favours unto penitent sinners, and worthy communicants are largely and effectually handled. The six first, by I. Dod. The four last, by R. Cleaver. Whereunto is annexed, a plain and learned metaphrase on the epistle to the Colossians, written by a godly and judicious preacher. There is also set before the sermons, a short dialogue of preparation: containing the chief points that concern the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper, taken for the most part, out of the sermons following: and collected into a method for the benefit and ease of those that desire direction in this matter.Ten sermons tending chiefely to the fitting of men for the worthy receiuing of the Lords Supper VVherein amongst many other holy instructions: the doctrines of sound repentance and humiliation, and of Gods speciall fauours vnto penitent sinners, and worthy communicants are largely and effectually handled. The six first, by I. Dod. The foure last, by R. Cleauer. Whereunto is annexed, a plaine and learned metaphrase on the epistle to the Collossians, written by a godly and iudicious preacher. There is also set before the sermons, a short dialogue of preparation: containing the chiefe points that concerne the worthy receiuing of the Lords Supper, taken for the most part, out of the sermons following: and collected into a method for the benefit and ease of those that desire direction in this matter.
London: printed by William Hall for Roger Jackson, 1610London: printed by William Hall for Roger Iackson, 1610
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Verse. 7. As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, which is for you a faithful Minister of Christ.
Verse. 7. As ye also learned of Epaphras our deare fellow seruant, which is for you a faithfull Minister of Christ.
Where if you say, we know not what doctrine is preached in all the world, nor what fruit it hath brought forth; although it be ⟨p. 85⟩no other thing then the common & constant report which many may bring unto you: yet to join near unto you, and to rid you of all doubt, which is the true Gospel of Christ, it is even the very same that you have learned of Epaphras; whom if you love me, you must love, as being my beloved fellow servant in Christ: yea, if you love your selves you must respect him, as being a faithful Minister of Christ for you.
Where if you say, we know not what doctrine is preached in all the world, nor what fruit it hath brought forth; although it be ⟨p. 85⟩no other thing then the common & constant report which many may bring vnto you: yet to ioyne neare vnto you, and to ridde you of all doubt, which is the true Gospell of Christ, it is euen the very same that you haue learned of Epaphras; whom if you loue me, you must loue, as being my beloued fellow seruant in Christ: yea, if you loue your selues you must respect him, as being a faithfull Minister of Christ for you.
Verse 8. Who hath also declared unto us your love, which ye have by the Spirit.