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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.
First in godly Sorrow for sin past.
First in godly Sorrow for sinne past.
Secondly, in the change of the thoughts, affections and life.
As for godly Sorrow, it may not be denied, but that it may be without terrors in some, but never so easy in any, but these three things are true: 1. That they grieve because they cannot grieve. 2. They hate their special sins. 3. They reform both inwardly and outwardly.
As for godly Sorrow, it may not be denied, but that it may be without terrours in some, but neuer so easie in any, but these three things are true: 1. That they grieue because they cannot grieue. 2. They hate their speciall sinnes. 3. They reforme both inwardly and outwardly.
Thirdly, Faith, after the softening of the heart and Repentance, shows it self in six things: First, in an honourable opinion ready to believe all the word of God, though it make never so much against our pleasure or profit. Secondly, by the Combat between the flesh and spirit. Thirdly, by the holy Desires after remission of sins, and holiness of life, witnessed by constant Prayers, and diligent Use of the means. Fourthly, by a fixed Resolution, reposed upon the way of God, though they find not comfort presently. Fifthly, by the forsaking of the world, and pleasures of sin