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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.
The third thing required is, domesticall discipline: Thus Jacob searcheth his house, purgeth it of all idols, and superstitious monuments, admonisheth his people of the fear of God, Gen. 35.2, 3. Thus Job sacrificeth for his children, Job 1.5. Thus David will rid his house of slanderers, liars, apostates, &c. And so should we see to the reformation of abuses, by admonition, rebukes, correction, or complaints to the Magistrate, or Elders of the Church; the Father in his house is the keeper of both Tables.
The third thing required is, domesticall discipline: Thus Iacob searcheth his house, purgeth it of all idols, and superstitious monuments, admonisheth his people of the feare of God, Gen. 35.2, 3. Thus Iob sacrificeth for his children, Iob 1.5. Thus Dauid will ridde his house of slanderers, lyars, apostates, &c. And so should we see to the reformation of abuses, by admonition, rebukes, correction, or complaints to the Magistrate, or Elders of the Church; the Father in his house is the keeper of both Tables.
The fourth thing is, the right order of hospitality, and respect of strangers, and it stands in two things: First, in seeking by all means to bring Gods ministers or servants into our houses, that they might help us, and as it were, bless and perfume our houses, by their prayers, counsel, comforts, admonitions, &c. Rom. 1.11. Secondly, in providing that no strangers be admitted, or permitted that will hinder Gods worship, or any way the good of the family; they must not be within our gates, that will not join with us to sanctify the Sabbath in our dwellings,