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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.
Now against the wretched opinion of the Papists we out of Genesis 15. and 17. are to consider, that seeing the Lord saith, (making his covenant to Abraham) I am thy God, thou art my servant, why should not ⟨p. 76⟩the covenant of God make Abraham say again, Thou art my God, I am thy servant? Hos. 2. 23. I will say to them, which were not my people, Thou art my people, and they shall say, Thou art my God.
Now against the wretched opinion of the Papists we out of Genesis 15. and 17. are to consider, that seeing the Lord saith, (making his couenant to Abraham) I am thy God, thou art my seruant, why should not ⟨p. 76⟩the couenant of God make Abraham say againe, Thou art my God, I am thy seruant? Hos. 2. 23. I will say to them, which were not my people, Thou art my people, and they shall say, Thou art my God.
Question. Quest. How could Saint Paul know this, seeing there are so many deceits, and turnings of Hypocrisy in a mans heart, that a man can hardly know any thing of certain in himself.
Question. Quest. How could Saint Paul know this, seeing there are so many deceits, and turnings of Hypocrisy in a mans heart, that a man can hardly know any thing of certaine in himselfe.