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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.
3. Digressions are not always and absolutely unlawful:1 Gods spirit sometimes draws aside the doctrine, to satisfy some soul which the teacher knoweth not; and sparingly used it quickeneth attention. But I forbear to plead much for it, because though God may force it, yet man should not frame it: and it is a most happy ability to speak punctually, directly to the point.
3. Digressions are not alwaies and absolutely vnlawfull:1 Gods spirit sometimes drawes aside the doctrine, to satisfie some soule which the teacher knoweth not; and sparingly vsed it quickneth attention. But I forbeare to pleade much for it, because though God may force it, yet man should not frame it: and it is a most happy abilitie to speake punctually, directly to the point.
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But in particular in these words the Church which is the body of Christ is praised for four things. 1. For her original or dependence upon Christ, of whom. 2. For ornament, furnished. 3. For union, which is amplified, 1. by the parts, knit together, 2. by the means, joints and bands. 4. For her growth, increasing with the increase of God.
But in particular in these words the Church which is the body of Christ is praised fo foure things. 1. For her originall or dependance vpon Christ, of whom. 2. For ornament, furnished. 3. For vnion, which is amplified, 1. by the parts, knit together, 2. by the meanes, ioynts and bands. 4. For her growth, increasing with the increase of God.