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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.
for that will endure all things, and believe all things, and makes us able to bear, and it will drive out suspicion, which like a wretched Beldame is the mother and nurse of all murmurings, and vain jangling: and besides, we must get a greater knowledge of our own selves, and our own ignorance and corruptions; for when we seem to our selves, to be something deceiving our selves, we are ready with intemperance, to apprehend supposed indignities when none are offeredk. Or if thou must needs speak, then speak the words of admonition, even Gods words, if thou be sure they have sinned, instead of thine own vain, and passionate upbraidings, or reproaches, or censures.
for that will endure all things, and beleeue all things, and makes vs able to beare, and it will driue out suspition, which like a wretched Beldame is the mother and nurse of all murmurings, and vaine iangling: and besides, wee must get a greater knowledge of our owne selues, and our owne ignorance and corruptions; for when we seeme to our selues, to be somthing deceiuing our selues, we are ready with intemperance, to apprehend supposed indignities when none are offeredk. Or if thou must needs speak, then speake the words of admonition, euen Gods words, if thou be sure they haue sinned, insteed of thine owne vaine, and passionate vpbraidings, or reproches, or censures.
One another] Observe, that usually where there is any contention or quarrel, both sides are guilty, though one principally do the wrong, yet few men are so temperate, but they do wrong again, either in words, or deeds, or affections: and therefore thou shouldest forbear, seeing thou art privy to thy self, that in this business, thou hast not been such as thou shouldest be.