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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.
4 Use all means to grow in this Body, and not pull it back, or shame our Head by spiritual security, or unprofitableness: and to this end we should stick fast to the words of the Prophets, and not suffer our selves to be carried about by every wind of doctrine, and follow the truth in Lovep, without pride or discord.
4 Vse all meanes to grow in this Body, and not pull it backe, or shame our Head by spirituall securitie, or vnprofitablenesse: and to this end wee should sticke fast to the words of the Prophets, and not suffer our selues to bee carried about by euery winde of doctrine, and follow the truth in Louep, without pride or discord.
- pEphes. 4.14. to 16.
5 Obey as the Members do, in Union with the Head by faith; in Communion with the fellow-Members by Love, and with a natural voluntary, and not extorted obedience.
5 Obey as the Members doe, in Vnion with the Head by faith; in Communion with the fellow-Members by Loue, and with a naturall voluntarie, and not extorted obedience.
Secondly, if the Church be the body of Christ, and we Members of this Body, we should learn to carry our selves one towards another, in all humbleness of mind, and long-suffering, supporting one another, and keep the bond of peace in the unity of the spirit