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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.
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.
Now I must also stirre you vp to a due respect of the meanes of holines, which is the word.1 And so both the word in generall, and the Psalmes in speciall. For the word in generall, you must remember it is the word of CHRIST, both as the subiect, and the cause of it: and you should neuer be satisfied till you grow familiar and plentifull in it, through the daily vse of it, both in your hearts and houses also, and that with all iudgement and discretion; not seeking or vsing it, coldly, peruersly, carnally, or indiscreetly: and this word you must imploy both to teach you and one another, what you know not, and to admonish you and other for what you doe not. And in speciall be carefull of the Psalmes, remembring 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 obserue these rules: First, exercise the graces of the heart according to the matter of the Psalme. Secondly, doe it with attention and vnderstanding. Thirdly, respect GODS glory in it and his holy presence.