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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.
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 unitedu, and it should separate us from sinners*, and cause us to strive to show our selves new creaturesx, and to seek those things that are above where our head and Saviour isy. Here also is great comfort, for our union with Christ may assure us that we shall not be destitute of any heavenly gift, needful for this life or the appearing of Christ, for present sanctification or future preservation, for God is faithful who hath called us to this fellowship with his son. And seeing we are tied with such joints and bands, who shall separate us from the love of Christa.
The vses of all follow. First, if wee bee thus tied to Christ by ioynts and bands, then they are to bee reproued that like it so well to be still chained in ⟨p. 85⟩the bonds of iniquitie, and seeke not this holy vnion, let them take heede they be not reserued vnto euerlasting bonds. But especially the meditation hereof should worke in vs a hatred of fornication, and that filthy coupling with an harlott