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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 for malice in others,1 it must be considered either as it is to be compounded, or as it is to be avoided; and for the compounding of it, observe these rules. First, if thou wilt not do good for evil, (which yet is requireda) yet be sure, thou render non evill for evilb. Secondly, if thy brother have ought against thee, so as thou be privy to thy self that thou hast done him any wrong, or given him any cause so to conceive, then go thou and seek reconciliation, tender it and ask it of him. Thirdly, if the contention be yet secret, follow Solomons counsel, say nothing of it to others, but debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself, and discover not thy secret to anotherc: peace might soon be made with many men, if the discord were not made so public. Now for avoiding of contention and malicious discords, there are divers rules of great use. I. Meddle not with the strife that belongs not to theed. II. Contend not with fools: thou shalt never have done if thou meddle with foolish persons, for whether they rage or laugh, there is no reste. III. Let nothing be done through vain-gloryf. IV. Speak evil of no mang. V. Be courteous and tender-heartedh. VI. Wrong no man, but follow that which is good both amongst your selves and towards all meni. Lastly, pray for a covering love, for hatred stirreth up strife, but love covereth all sink