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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.
1The image of grace hath these specialties; 1. Faith. 2. Godly sorrow. 3. The cohabitation of the flesh. 4. A feebleness and defect in the measure of grace. 5. A peculiar kind of inhabitation of the spirit of Christ.
1The image of grace hath these specialties; 1. Faith. 2. Godly sorrow. 3. The cohabitation of the flesh. 4. A feeblenesse and defect in the measure of grace. 5. A peculiar kinde of inhabitation of the spirit of Christ.
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Lastly, the image of glory hath these differences; a freedom like the Angels from all terrene necessities. 2. An utter abolishing of the sinful flesh, and of the very natural disposition to die. 3. A full perfection of all graces. 4. A loss of faith and sorrow, and all the works of repentance. 5. A special unutterable communion with God and good Angels in glory.
Lastly, the image of glory hath these differences; a freedome like the Angels from all terrene necessities. 2. An vtter abolishing of the sinfull flesh, and of the very naturall disposition to die. 3. A full perfection of all graces. 4. A losse of faith and sorrow, and all the works of repentance. 5. A speciall vnutterable communion with God and good Angels in glory.
The consideration of this doctrine of Gods image, should serve, to teach us to love and admire all that fear God, since the Lord hath graced them with this honour to be like God: it is a greater favour, then if they had resembled the noblest Princes that ever were on earth, no all the carnal men on earth in all their glory, cannot reach to that absoluteness of excellency, that is in one of the poorest of Gods servants. 2. Since the seat of this glorious resemblance of God is in the heart, it should teach us especially to look to our hearts, and keep them with all diligence