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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.
This should inform us concerning the causes of the viciousness of the lives of the most: it is because they so stubbornly rebel against the word;1 either refusing to hear it, or hardening their heart against the working of it. And secondly, if we find our corruptions in our selves to get head, and make us not only a burden to our selves, but an offence to our brethren, we should come to the word, and to Christs ministers, for there we may find help if we will be advised: and if our servant and children in their carriage be disordered, we should bring them to Gods house, that there they may be framed to a greater care of their behaviour in our house.
This should informe vs concerning the causes of the viciousnesse of the liues of the most: it is because they so stubbornly rebel against the word;1 either refusing to heare it, or hardning their heart against the working of it. And secondly, if we finde our corruptions in our selues to get head, and make vs not onely a burthen to our selues, but an offence to our brethren, we should come to the word, and to Christs ministers, for there we may finde helpe if we will be aduised: and if our seruant and children in their cariage be disordered, we should bring them to Gods house, that there they may be framed to a greater care of their behauiour in our house.
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Thus of the Coherence.
This verse in it self contains an exhortation concerning the word of God: and thus he exhorts to the right use, First, of the word in general. Secondly, of one part of the word, which is the Psalms. Concerning the word in general, here is to be considered: First, the author of it, word of Christ. Secondly, the manner of entertainment of the word, let it dwell in you plenteously in all wisdom. Thirdly, the end or use it should be put to: First, to teach in what we know not. Secondly, to admonish in what we do not.