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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 if any enamoured with these privileges ask how we may know whether we be converted and quickened or not? I answer, it may be known by divers signs: of these signs some agree to the weak Christian, and some to the strong Christian. The first sign, that usually breaks out in a convert is affliction of conscience, which is such an inward pricking in the heartl, as causeth him voluntarily to remember his evil waysm, and judge himself daily for itn, mourning for his sinful lifeo, & confounded in himself for his ways, which were not good. The second is, affection to the word; such an affection it is as esteemeth the word above all treasurep, and longs daily after itq: it makes them fly as the dove to Gods house, and as doves to the windowsr: yea, their affections to it are such as heaven suffers violences. They feel a savour of life in the wordt. Christs words to them are spirit and lifeu. Yea, such is their affection to the word, they can be content to receive it with patience, and much afflictions*. And if they obtain a sanctuary of God, they will endeavour their own daily sanctification by itx. They will practise the word and be exercised by it.