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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.
By joints and bonds.] The meaning is, that Gods servants are tied together by as near, certain, and sure means, as any member in the body can be joined to the rest by joints and bands.
By ioynts and bonds.] The meaning is, that Gods seruants are tied together by as neere, certaine, and sure meanes, as any member in the body can bee ioyned to the rest by ioynts and bands.
We are tied to Christ both by his spirit, and by faith, and hope, and holy desires; we are tied to the Church, in one spirit, in one head, in the freedom and use of his ordinances, the word and Sacraments, in affection, in subordination of callings, and in the covenant of grace, and in the same lot of inheritance.
Wee are tied to Christ both by his spirit, and by faith, and hope, and holy d•sires; we are tied to the Church, in one spirit, in one head, in the freedome and vse of his ordinances, the word and Sacraments, in affection, in subordination of callings, and in the couenant of grace, and in the same lot of inheritance.
The uses of all follow. First, if we be thus tied to Christ by joints and bands, then they are to be reproved that like it so well to be still chained in ⟨p. 85⟩the bonds of iniquity, and seek not this holy union, let them take heed they be not reserved unto everlasting bonds. But especially the meditation hereof should work in us a hatred of fornication, and that filthy coupling with an harlott, and we should take heed of offending, wounding or wronging the brethren, for thereby men sin against Christ himself to whom they are united