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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.
Now this first resurrection must be considered, either in it self, or in the union or relation of it. In it self, and so there is a double resurrection. First, the resurrection of graces: 1secondly, the resurrection of duties. For the first, there are certain graces, which are not in the heart of man by nature, which by the mighty power of Christ, are wrought in the hearts of such as are truly converted,2 and are actually the members of Christ: As first a holy inquiry after God, Hos. 3.5. Jer. 50.4. Secondly, a holy wisdom in spiritual things, Jam. 3.17. Thirdly, a lively faith in the favour of God in Christ. Fourthly, a holy delight, and meditation in the word of God, Psal. 119.10, 11.128. and 27.4. Fifthly, a lively hope of an eternal inheritance, 1 Pet 1.3. Sixthly, ⟨p. 55⟩a holy love of Gods children, 1 Joh. 3.14. such as is required Ro. 12.9, 10, 11. Seventhly, godly sorrow for sin, 2 Cor. 7.10. Eighthly, unspeakable and glorious joy even in affliction, Rom. 5.2. 1 Pet. 1.7, 8. Ninthly, a holy contempt of the world, and sin, and sinful persons, Psal. 15.4. 1 Joh. 2.19. Tenthly, a holy reverence and fear of God and his goodness,