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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, not the want, but the despising and contemning 1of the Sacrament is dangerous. And therefore they only that were despisers of the circumcision,2 were to be cut off. Now the children cannot despise it, and if any despise it, it is the Parents. Besides, the Sacraments are notes of our salvation, and that salvation doth not depend upon them, but upon Gods favour, and free election before all worlds.
Againe, not the want, but the despising and contemning 1of the Sacrament is dangerous. And therfore they onely that were despisers of the circumcision,2 were to be cut off. Now the children cannot despise it, and if any despise it, it is the Parents. Besides, the Sacraments are notes of our saluation, and that saluation doth not depend vpon them, but vpon Gods fauour, and free election before all worlds.
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