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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.
By the will of God) viz. not by the secret will, by the which are wicked and unlawful Apostles, Magistrates, and Ministers; but he was by the revealed will of God, it being manifested unto him, in the way; as he was going to Damascus, and also revealed to the1 Disciples afterward.
By the will of God) viz. not by the secret will, by the which are wicked and vnlawfull Apostles, Magistrates, and Ministers; but he was by the reuealed will of God, it being manifested vnto him, in the way; as he was going to Damascus, and also reuealed to the1 Disciples afterward.
- 1Act. 9.
Doct. 3 Here then we are to examine whether we be 1the Minsters of God indeed, and that we are to do by the revealed will of God, wherein the Lord doth note forth who are those that are called to the Ministry by him, viz. such as are endued with fit gifts, and enter as he requireth. Saint Paul to Timothy describes a Minister, first, by his learning, able to teach, and confute: Secondly, by his good manners, as a necessary thing in all Christians, yet more especially in a Minister; and therefore he maketh mention of those special things, which are necessary for all Christians, so principally are required in the Ministers, which2 are to be lights, and good examples to their flocks.
Doct. 3 Here then wee are to examine whether wee bee 1