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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.
Again, he is called the ruler of all things) for were not he controller of the Angels, of the heavens, of the earth and of all things, that so he might subdue whatsoever should rise against the salvation of his children, they should be discouraged. John 17. He hath the power of all flesh, to master whatsoever should set it self against the salvation of his Church: and these are the causes, why the Apostle laboureth to set down the excellency of our Saviour by all these points.
Againe, he is called the ruler of al things) for were not he controuler of the Angels, of the heauens, of the earth and of all things, that so hee might subdue whatsoeuer should rise against the saluation of his children, they should bee discouraged. Iohn 17. Hee hath the power of all flesh, to maister whatsoeuer should set it selfe against the saluation of his Church: and these are the causes, why the Apostle laboureth to set downe the excellency of our Sauiour by all these points.
Head of the Church, Here is set forth the office of our Saviour CHRIST, the Church being his body, id est, the Mysticall body of CHRIST.
Head of the Church, Here is set forth the office of our Sauiour CHRIST, the Church being his body, id est, the Mysticall body of CHRIST.
One office of our Saviour CHRIST, as he is the Head of his Church, is to be the Prophet: because as from the head cometh wit and light, to all the members, so all instruction of the Kingdom of God cometh from CHRIST.
One office of our Sauiour CHRIST, as he is the Head of his Church, is to be the Prophet: because as from the head commeth wit and light, to all the members, so all instruction of the Kingdome of God commeth from CHRIST.