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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.
In humbleness of mind] It was the practise of Satan and pretence of false Teachers, to thrust in this corruption of Angel-worship under this colour, that it tended to keep men in humility, and to make men to know their duties to the great majesty of God, and to acknowledge their gratitude to the Angels for their service: this hath been the Devils wont to hide soul sins under fair pretences, and vice under the colours of virtue.
In humblenes of minde] It was the practise of Satan and pretence of false Teachers, to thrust in this corruption of Angell-worship vnder this colour, that it tended to keepe men in humilitie, and to make men to know their duties to the great maiesty of God, and to acknowledge their gratitude to the Angels for their seruice: this hath beene the Deuils wont to hide soule sins vnder faire pretences, and vice vnder the colours of vertue.
This may serve notably for the confutation of the Papists, about their Saint and Angel-worship; for is not this their smoothest pretence, to tell us by comparison, that men will not go to great Princes directly with their suites, but will use the mediation of some Courtiers, and so they say they must do to God. This you see was the old deceit in the primitive Church, and therefore worthily we may say to the people, let none of the popish rabble defraud you, through humbleness of mind.
This may serue notably for the confutation of the Papists, about their Saint and Angell-worship; for is not this their smoothest pretence, to tell vs by comparison, that men will not go to great Princes directly with their suites, but will vse the mediation of some Courtiers, and so they say they must doe to God. This you see was the old deceit in the primitiue Church, and therefore worthily we may say to the people, let none of the popish rabble defraud you, through humblenesse of minde.