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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.
Acts. 27. When Paul was in danger, the Lord told him that not a man should be lost: it was most true: and the Lord having promised, would perform: yet after when the mariners would have gone away, saith the Apostle, unless these stay we shall not be safe.
Acts. 27. When Paule was in danger, the Lord told him that not a man should be lost: it was most true: and the Lord hauing promised, would performe: yet after when the mariners would haue gone away, saith the Apostle, vnles these stay we shall not be safe.
So that as the Lord hath promised, so he hath provided, that the things should be effected by means.
So that as the Lord hath promised, so he hath prouided, that the things should be effected by meanes.
For the setting forth of this he useth two similitudes, one drawn from a ground or foundation: that as in Matthew the house founded on the rock1 cannot be overthrown; so they that are grounded on CHRIST, by faith, Matthew 16. 18. the very gates of hell shall not prevail against them. The second similitude is in the word Settled, taken from the sitting of the body, which when it is set is more firm, and steady. By which two similitudes he showeth what manner of faith we should have.
For the setting forth of this he vseth two similitudes, one drawne from a ground or foundation: that as in Mathew the house founded on the rocke