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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.
Quest. 3. What rules are to be observed in admonition?
Quest. 3. What rules are to be obserued in admonition?
1Ans. In admonition we must consider, first, how to perform it: secondly, how to receive it. In performing admonition, we must especially look to two things: First, that the ground of admonition be out of the word of God, being the words of Christ, not our own words. To this end we should store our selves, and hold fast the faithful word according to doctrine: First, we should be constantly stored with grounds out of the word, both for matters of opinion, and against the corruptions of mans life, and for performance of holy duties, that as we have occasion we may rebuke, &c.r Secondly, we must see that the manner of admonition be right. Admonition is to be performed: First, with Innocency; we must not be faulty our selves, or if we have been, we must plainly acknowledge it before we admonish. Secondly, with discretion, which must be showed in three things: First, that we be sure that they have offended, not led to it by suspicion of our own hearts, or by hear-say, or by outward appearance, not judge by the hearing of our ears, and sight of our eyess. Secondly, that if we know it to be an offence, we must consider whether it be not of the number of those offences a wise man must hold his glory to pass byt. Thirdly, that it be done seasonably, with love, admonishing as a brotheru. Fourthly, with meekness*. Fifthly, with secrecyx