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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.
Thirdly, are they Brethren to the Saints abroad?1 and are they of the same family with them? then it should teach them to pray for them, and to lay the distresses of other Saints and Churches to their hearts: for, though they be removed in place and carnal knowledge; yet are they near in the mystical union, if it be considered that the same Mother bare them; and the same Father begat them.
Thirdly, are they Brethren to the Saints abroad?1 and are they of the same familie with them? then it should teach them to pray for them, and to lay the distresses of other Saints and Churches to their hearts: for, though they be remoued in place and carnall knowledge; yet are they neere in the mysticall vnion, if it be considered that the same Mother bare them; and the same Father begat them.
- 13 To the Saints abroad
Lastly, are they Brethren to the Saints at home?1 then they should learn to converse brotherly, to live and love together, as becometh Saints and Brethren. Oh that it could sink into mens minds, or that this were written in mens hearts! then could there be nothing more glorious and comfortable in this earth, then this communion of Saints, especially in the fellowship of the Gospel.
Lastly, are they Brethren to the Saints at home?1 then they should learne to conuerse brotherly, to liue and loue together, as becommeth Saints and Brethren. Oh that it could sinke into mens mindes, or that this were written in mens hearts! then could there be nothing more glorious and comfortable in this earth, then this communion of Saints, especially in the fellowship of the Gospell.