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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.
1The second thing that makes a family blessed, is a holy living together, and there are four things that are requisite especially to the good estate of the house. First, the constant practise of piety and private worship. Secondly, the right order of employment in the mutual labours of the family. Thirdly, household discipline or reformation. Fourthly, hospitality, or a right respect of strangers.2 For the first, the piety that is to be practised stands of 6. parts: First, prayer and thanksgiving to God. Men must pray every whered, our meats and callings must be sanctified by the word, and by prayere: thus David prayed morning, and evening, and at noonf, so Daniel: yea it is a brand of profane and abominable persons, they call not upon Godg. Yea those families are in great danger of his wrath, that call not upon his nameh. Secondly, holy conference betwixt the members of the family, as between husband and wifei, and between father and childrenk. Thirdly, singing of Psalmsl. Fourthly, repetition of doctrine publicly taught, examining it by the Scriptures alleged, as did the Bereansm. Fifthly, fasting upon extraordinary occasions, is very plain, Zach. 12.16. Lastly, the parents instruction, Psal. 78.2.3.4.