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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 manner how it is required follows: Be subject indefinitely, and so showeth that they must be subject: 1. Not outwardly, but in spirit, Mal. 2.15. 2. Not abroad only, but at home. 3. Not sometimes, but constantly always. 4. Not in some things, but in every thing, Ephes. 5.24. 5. Not for fear or shame, but for conscience sake, and voluntarily. Here I may take in the distinction: subjection is twofold: 1. By Gods institution, and so wives are subject, in that they are commanded to be so, and God hath taken preeminence from them. 2. By will, or the conscience cheerfully yielding obedience to Gods will, and thus only good wives are subject.
The manner how it is required followes: Be subiect indefinitely, and so sheweth that they must be subiect: 1. Not outwardly, but in spirit, Mal. 2.15. 2. Not abroad onely, but at home. 3. Not sometimes, but constantly alwaies. 4. Not in some things, but in euery thing, Ephes. 5.24. 5. Not for feare or shame, but for conscience sake, and voluntarily. Here I may take in the distinction: subiection is twofold: 1. By Gods institution, and so wiues are subiect, in that they are commanded to be so, and God hath taken preheminence from them. 2. By will, or the conscience cheerefully yeelding obedience to Gods will, and thus onely good wiues are subiect.
Thus of the duty charged upon them.
Thus of the dutie charged vpon them.