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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.
In matters of religion she cannot be forced to neglect the means to save her soul, the unbelieving husband cannot compel the wife to forsake her faith and religion, and the means thereof, to please him. Again, though her sex bar her from instruction in the Church, and her husbands authority bar her from sole instruction in the family, yet notwithstanding under her husband she may instruct her children, Pro. 6.20. and family, Pro. 31.26. Besides, though her husband were never so great, wise, lordly, &c. yet she may admonish him, and he ought to be crossed of his own course and will by her, as Abraham by Sarah, at Gods appointment, who charged him to hear her in what she said, to do it, Gen. 21.12.
In matters of religion shee cannot be forced to neglect the meanes to saue her soule, the vnbeleeuing husband cannot compell the wife to forsake her faith and religion, and the meanes thereof, to please him. Againe, though her sex barre her from instruction in the Church, and her husbands authoritie barre her from sole instruction in the familie, yet notwithstanding vnder her husband shee may instruct her children, Pro. 6.20. and familie, Pro. 31.26. Besides, though her husband were neuer so great, wise, lordly, &c. yet she may admonish him, and he ought to be crossed of his owne course and will by her, as Abraham by Sarah, at Gods appointment, who charged him to heare her in what shee said, to doe it, Gen. 21.12.
In domesticall matters, sheels not subjected to his tyranny and blows, nor is she bound to bear with or consent to, or conceal his whoredoms, she is not bound to imitate his example, or obey his will, to do that that is ill. And lastly her subjection doth not bind her to deliver her body when she is apart for her disease,