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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.
First, for the exhortation to continue in the truth,1 to which men are persuaded by many reasons, for otherwise they have no part in CHRIST, no part in the reconciliation or sanctification by CHRIST, for this is necessary to all the children of God to continue unto the end: Therefore (Math. 24.) our Saviour speaking of the great troubles, which should come, saith: he that continueth to the end shall be saved. We see2 example of those that having professed, go back, leese their hope and the comforts of Gods children, L•ts wife though she went not back, but desired to3 ⟨p. 83⟩go to Sodom, in regard of wealth, & riches, & therefore our Saviour saith, Remember Lott wife.4
First, for the exhortation to continue in the truth,1 to which men are perswaded by many reasons, for otherwise they haue no part in CHRIST, no part in the reconciliation or sanctification by CHRIST, for this is necessary to all the children of God to continue vnto the end: Therefore (Math. 24.) our Sauiour speaking of the great troubles, which should come, saith: he that continueth to the end shall be saued. We see2 example of those that hauing professed, go backe, leese their hope and the comforts of Gods children, L•ts wife though she went not backe, but desired to3 ⟨p. 83⟩