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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.
Thirdly, ignorant men, as well as learned men, such as are simple in respect of natural parts, or untaught in respect of education, are tied aswell as others; they may not say, they were not brought up to learning, for many times simple and unlearned people in the very entrance into the wordl, when they bring good and holy desires with them, get more light of the wonders of Gods law in few weeks, then many great learned men do in all their days, for sound saving knowledge.
Thirdly, ignorant men, as well as learned men, such as are simple in respect of naturall parts, or vntaught in respect of education, are tyed aswell as others; they may not say, they were not brought vp to learning, for many times simple and vnlearned people in the very entrance into the wordl, when they bring good and holy desires with them, get more light of the wonders of Gods law in few weeks, then many great learned men doe in all their daies, for sound sauing knowledge.
Fourthly, Women aswell as men are bound hereunto, Prou. 31.26. & 1.8. ⟨p. 94⟩Yea,1 such women as are full of business and cares, not good women or wives, but good housewives also are tied, yea not only to learn the word, but to teach it as the places show.