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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.
Eighthly, Get the peace, that peace I mean that GOD only gives, and let it rule and prevail with you, and if you cannot be at peace in your life, yet let it be in your hearts still, how unreasonable soever men be, and the rather should you be careful hereof, both because you are called of GOD to it, and besides you are all members of the same body. Lastly, add unto all these, amiableness and thankfulness one to another. And thus of the matter of holiness.
Eightly, Get the peace, that peace I meane that GOD only giues, and let it rule and preuaile with you, and if you cannot be at peace in your life, yet let it be in your hearts still, how vnreasonable soeuer men be, and the rather should you be carefull hereof, both because you are called of GOD to it, and besides you are all members of the same body. Lastly, adde vnto all these, amiablenes and thankfulnes one to another. And thus of the matter of holinesse.
Now I must also stir you up to a due respect of the means of holiness, which is the word.1 And so both the word in general, and the Psalms in special. For the word in general, you must remember it is the word of CHRIST, both as the subject, and the cause of it: and you should never be satisfied till you grow familiar and plentiful in it, through the daily use of it, both in your hearts and houses also, and that with all judgement and discretion; not seeking or using it, coldly, perversely, carnally, or indiscreetly: and this word you must employ both to teach you and one another, what you know not, and to admonish you and other for what you do not. And in special be careful of the Psalms, remembering that they also are the word of CHRIST, and the rather considering the exquisite ⟨image 182⟩variety of sweet matter in them, but in singing observe these rules: First, exercise the graces of the heart according to the matter of the Psalm. Secondly, do it with attention and understanding. Thirdly, respect GODS glory in it and his holy presence.