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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. But what things may be taught in the family?
Quest. But what things may be taught in the familie?
1Answ. First, the common grounds of Gods service and worship, this is to teach them to fear God. Secondly, the meaning of the Sacramentsn. Thirdly, the Lawo, that is, the common grounds of honesty, and vice, teaching to love such and such virtues, and hate such and such vices. Fourthly, the use and consideration of Gods great judgements: therefore God will tell Abraham of the destruction of Sodom, because he will make use of it in his family. Fifthly, the report of Gods great works of oldp. Sixthly, to hope in God, acquainting them with their natural miseries, and training them up, by warning them to take heed of the common presumptions of the wicked, and by distilling into them the grounds of practise and promise, concerning Gods ⟨p. 109⟩mercy to their souls and their last salvation. Seventhly, we should acquaint our households with the general course of the Scriptures: thus Timothy knew the Scriptures of a childq: for an exact knowledge of all Scriptures was impossible for a child to attain. Lastly, the things received by public doctrine should be enforced and kept a foot in the family, if any pass these bonds they intrude upon the Ministers office, and ought to fear Uzzahs curse, and therefore as men should instruct, and so avoid the common profaneness of the world in neglecting Gods ordinance, so they should be wise to sobriety, and keep themselves in all fear and humility within their own line and measure.