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

For what meaneth their manifold washings, but¹ that they were exceedingly filthy, and loathsome in the sight of God. And what was the killing of the beasts and sacrifices, but to confess, that themselves were worthy to be slain by reason of their sins? further their circumcision, which they bragged so of, did note the uncleanness of the whole man, because out of that part came the seed, which proceeded from every part of a man, and therefore all these were testimonies of the wrath of God due to them.

For what meaneth their manifold washings, but¹ that they were excedingly filthy, and loathsome in the sight of God. And what was the killing of the beasts and sacrifices, but to confesse, that themselues were worthy to be slaine by reason of their sinnes? further their circumcision, which they bragged so of, did note the vncleanes of the whole man, because out of that part came the seed, which proceded from euery part of a man, and therefore all these were testimonies of the wrath of God due to them.

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But the benefit we have in our Saviour. 1. our sins are taken away. 2. The hand writing is not only blotted out but cancelled, for the same nails, that went through his hands, pierced the hand-writing and ceremonies.

But the benefit we haue in our Sauiour. 1. our sinnes are taken away. 2. The hand writing is not onely blotted out but cancelled, for the same nayles, that went through his hands, perced the hand-writing and ceremonies.