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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.
2. They are of a perishable nature, and therefore men ought not to load their consciences with necessity of observing them.
2. They are of a perishable nature, and therefore men ought not to load their consciences with necessitie of obseruing them.
This is the nature of all outward things, they perish with the using, all is vanity, the glory of the flesh is but as the flower of the fieldd, rust or moth doth corrupt theme, even crowns are corruptiblef. Here we see a clear difference between earthly things, and spiritual: Earthly things not only in the abuse, but in the very use, are either worn out or less regarded, or have less vigour, fairness, power, &c, but clean contrary with spiritual things: why should we not then moderate our love to these outward things? why should we not strive to use this world as if we used it not, no more trusting in uncertain riches? This should also stir us up to the care of spiritual graces and duties, that never perish, that we may attain that uncorruptible crown of righteousness, which God will give to all that love his appearing: The very daily perishing of food and raiment, are types of thine own perishing also. Thus of the fifth reason.
This is the nature of all outward things, they perish with the vsing, all is vanitie, the glory of the flesh is but as the flower of the fieldd, rust or moth doth corrupt theme, euen crownes are corruptiblef