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A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. PreachedA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached
A commentary upon the epistle of Saint Paul written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further use of the Church of GodA commentary vpon the epistle of Saint Paule written to the Colossians. Preached by Thomas Cartwright, and now published for the further vse of the Church of God
London: printed by Nicholas Okes, 1612
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.
Wherefore he is before all things, and all things have their continuance, and are upholden by him.
Wherefore he is before all things, and all things haue their continuance, and are vpholden by him.
And as touching his office, which he executeth in respect of both natures, he is the Head of the Church, which is his body, and he is the first fruits and first begotten of the dead, not only in respect that himself is risen, but also in that he is the Author of our resurrection, which is here begun, and shall be perfected in the last day, when he shall change these vile bodies, and make them like his glorious body.
And as touching his office, which he executeth in respect of both natures, he is the Head of the Church, which is his body, and he is the first fruites and first begotten of the dead, not onely in respect that himselfe is risen, but also in that he is the Autor of our resurrection, which is here begun, and shall be perfected in the last day, when he shall change these vile bodies, and make them like his glorious body.
For in him it is the good pleasure of God that the grace of the spirit should without measure fully dwell.
For in him it is the good pleasure of God that the grace of the spirit should without measure fully dwel.