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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 third thing is fear, Eph. 5.33. 1 Pet. 3.1, 2. They should show the fear of their Husbands, 1. By reverent behaviour to him, not rude audacious bold. 2. By striving to be inoffensive, avoiding or preventing what might stir him to anger, or dislike or grief. 3. By giving soft answers when he is angry, Prou. 15. 4. By forbearing passion, or frowardness, even with others in his sight. 5. Making him her covering when they are abroad, but many women are so intemperate and wilful, that a man might as soon hide the wind with his fist, or oil in his hand, as cover the infirmities of his wife, Prou. 27.15, 16. 6. By living quietly without contention, she must not disquiet him.
1The third thing is feare, Eph. 5.33. 1 Pet. 3.1, 2. They should shew the feare of their Husbands, 1. By reuerent behauiour to him, not rude audacious bold. 2. By striuing to be inoffensiue, auoiding or preuenting what might stirre him to anger, or dislike or griefe. 3. By giuing soft answers when hee is angry, Prou. 15. 4. By forbearing passion, or frowardnesse, euen with others in his sight. 5. Making him her couering when they are abroad, but many women are so intemperate and wilfull, that a man might as soone hide the winde with his fist, or oyle in his hand, as couer the infirmities of his wife, Prou. 27.15, 16. 6. By liuing quietly without contention, shee must not disquiet him.
- 1Wives should show their fear six ways.