A89915:1746
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.
To conclude this discourse concerning traditions, we must further understand, that the traditions in any Church though they be things indifferent in their own nature, become unlawful, if they be such as be taxed in these eight rules.
To conclude this discourse concerning traditions, we must further vnderstand, that the traditions in any Church though they be things indifferent in their owne nature, become vnlawfull, if they be such as be taxed in these eight rules.
1. If they be contrary to the rules of the Apostles concerning such things ecclesiastically indifferent. 2. If they be urged and used with superstition.1 3. Or as any parts of Gods worship. 4. Or with opinion of merit. 5. Or as necessary to salvation. 6. Or if they be equalled with the Law of God, or the weighty things of the Law, neglected, and those more urged. 7. If they be light and childish. Lastly, if by their multitude they darken and obscure the glory of Christ in his ordinances. Thus of the second thing.
1. If they be contrary to the rules of the Apostles concerning such things ecclesiastically indifferent. 2. If they bee vrged and vsed with superstition.1 3. Or as any parts of Gods worship. 4. Or with opinion of merit. 5. Or as necessary to saluation. 6. Or if they be equalled with the Law of God, or the weightie things of the Law, neglected, and those more vrged. 7. If they be light and childish. Lastly, if by their multitude they darken and obscure the glory of Christ in his ordinances. Thus of the second thing.
- 18. Ways any tradition grows evil.8. Wayes any tradition grovves euill.