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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.
Lastly, to incite us yet more to the exercise of love, I propound three places of Scripture more.
Lastly, to incite vs yet more to the exercise of loue, I propound three places of Scripture more.
The first place is, Ephes. 4.12. to 17. where may be observed 4. things, gotten by a holy union with the members of Christ and Christian society and affection.1 It furthers our gathering into the body: It is an exceeding great help in the beginning of our effectual vocation: Secondly, it furthers our edification in the building, and fits us for our room among the Saints. Godly society doth frame us and square us, and many ways fit us for our place in this building: Thirdly, loving affection to the members of Christ and mutual society doth much profit us, in respect of our growth in the body: and ⟨p. 41⟩that till we become perfect men, and attain to the age of the fullness of C•••st: 2Fourthly, this holy love is a great fence to the judgement against false and deceitful doctrine: he is not easily carried with every wind of doctrine, nor unsettled with the vain deceits of men, that can follow the truth, and the means thereof in a settled and well grounded love to Gods children. But on the other side, how easily are such men deluded and thrown off from their purposes and comforts that did never join themselves to Gods children?
The first place is, Ephes. 4.12. to 17. where may be obserued 4. things, gotten by a holy vnion with the members of Christ and Christian societie and affection.