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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 these words the Apostle speaks of the Nature assumed, viz. his Humane Nature. And there are two things to be noted in these words. First, that he saith, that body, not the body. Secondly, that he saith not simply, his body, but that body of his flesh.
In these words the Apostle speakes of the Nature assumed, viz. his Humane Nature. And there are two things to bee noted in these words. First, that hee saith, that body, not the body. Secondly, that hee saith not simply, his body, but that body of his flesh.
That body.] Here he points out a special excellency in the body of Christ, above all other bodies in Heaven and Earth:1 for his body was without sin, formed by the overshadowing power of the holy Ghost; so is no mans else. 2. It is assumed into personal union with the divine Nature. ⟨p. 140⟩3. It was honoured with special Prophesies, Types and Sacrifices. 4. This body was offered up as a full expiatory Sacrifice. 5. It is to be remembered to the end of the word, in the Sacrament.
That body.] Heere hee poynts out a speciall excellency in the body of Christ, aboue all other bodies in Heauen and Earth:1 for his body was without sinne, formed by the ouershadowing power of the holy Ghost; so is no mans else. 2. It is assumed into personall vnion with the diuine Nature. ⟨p. 140⟩3. It was honoured with speciall Prophesies, Types and Sacrifices. 4. This body was offered vp as a full expiatory Sacrifice. 5. It is to be remembred to the end of the word, in the Sacrament.
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