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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 glory that shall then be conferred upon Christians may be considered either in their bodies, or in their souls, or both.1 The glory of their bodies after the resurrection is threefold: for first they shall be immortal, that is, in such a condition, as they can never die again, or return to dust; for this mortal then shall put on immortalityo. Secondly, they shall be incorruptible, that is, not only free from putrefaction, but also from all weakness, both of infirmity and deformity: for though it be sown in weakness, yet it shall be raised in power; though it be sown in dishonour and corruption, yet it shall be raised in honour and incorruptionp. Thirdly, they shall be spiritual, not that our bodies shall vanish into ghosts or spirits, but because they shall be at that day so admirably glorified and perfected, that by the mighty working of Gods spirit, they shall be as able to live without sleep, meat, marriage, or the like, as now the Angels in heaven are: and besides, they shall be so admirably light, and agile, and swift, that they shall be able to go abroad with unconceivable speed, in the air or heavens, as now they can go surely on the earthq. The glory upon the soul, shall be the wonderful perfection of Gods image in all the faculties of it. Then shall we know the secrets of heaven and earth. And then shall our memories, will, and affections be after an unexpressible manner, made conformable unto God. The glory upon both soul and body shall be those rivers of joys and pleasures for evermore. And thus shall the man be glorified that feareth the Lord.
The glory that shall then be conferred vpon Christians may be considered either in their bodies, or in their soules, or both.1 The glory of their bodies after the resurrection is threefold: for first they shall be immortall, that is, in such a condition, as they can neuer die againe, or returne to dust; for this mortall then shall put on immortalitieo