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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.
As Christ forgave you, so do you] 1. Examples in all rules of practise move much.
As Christ forgaue you, so doe you] 1. Examples in all rules of practise moue much.
2. As here the head of the Church is an example to all his members, so should those that are heads of the common-wealth, or family, carry themselves so, as by their examples to direct aswell as by their precept, not only show what to do by commanding, but how to do it also by example.
2. As heere the head of the Church is an example to all his members, so should those that are heads of the common-wealth, or familie, carry themselues so, as by their examples to direct aswell as by their precept, not onely shew what to do by commanding, but how to doe it also by example.
3. Especially, in forbearing and forgiving, example in great persons doth wonderfully affect the common people; and therefore because there are so few on earth, here is one from heaven.
3. Especially, in forbearing and forgiuing, example in great persons doth wonderfully affect the common people; and therefore because there are so few on earth, here is one from heauen.