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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.
Answ. If it be not intimated sufficiently before: yet plainly understand, that the word is to be exercised in our houses; First, as a refuge against afflict• on and domesticall crosses, both to direct and comfort us, Psalm. 119.143.147.165. Secondly, as a means of instruction to our ignorant children and servants. Thirdly, as a means of the sanctification of the creatures, and our callings, 1 Tim. 4.4. Lastly, seeing Satan will tempt us, and our natures will be vicious, not only in Gods house, but in our own houses, we have reason to carry the medicine to the sore, and to bring the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, home with us, and draw it there, seeing the Devil will cast his fiery darts there. He that is in danger of a subtle & furious enemy, always must look unto two things: First, that he hath on all his armour: Secondly, that he be ready at all times, in all places, when his adversary will encounter with him. A malicious and skilful adversary desires but to find his enemy unarmed in one part of his body, or in one place: so is it with us, for because men have no sword of the Spirit at home, therefore it comes to pass that men that have good affections in Gods house have base and vile affections ⟨p. 95⟩