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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 civill matters I instance in one: She is not utterly barred out from works of mercy, for though she may not take of his substance to spend it, no not in works of piety and mercy, yet of her own labours she may take to give to the poor, or for pious uses, Pro. 31.20.
In ciuill matters I instance in one: She is not vtterly barred out from works of mercy, for though she may not take of his substance to spend it, no not in workes of piety and mercy, yet of her owne labours she may take to giue to the poore, or for pious vses, Pro. 31.20.
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Thirdly, that women may perform this subjection; 1. They must keep home. 2. They must seek this ability of God, for he gives the graces of the wife: Nature makes her a woman, election a wife, but to be prudent & subject is of the Lord, Pro. 19.14. and there she must seek it of God. 3. They must preserve and keep warm in their hearts the love of their husbands, for all disobedience ariseth of want of love. Lastly, they must consider the reasons ⟨p. 114⟩and encouragements to subjection.
Thirdly, that women may performe this subiection; 1. They must keepe home. 2. They must seeke this abilitie of God, for he giues the graces of the wife: Nature makes her a woman, election a wife, but to be prudent & subiect is of the Lord,