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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.
Here further the Apostle taketh away their objection, which come (they say) in humility, they would not presume to come directly unto CHRIST, but by the Angels, as unto a Prince we will go by the servant: was not this a great humility and meekness not to presume to come unto CHRIST rashly? But under this show the flesh doth mask.
Heere further the Apostle taketh away their obiection, which come (they say) in humility, they would not presume to come directly vnto CHRIST, but by the Angels, as vnto a Prince wee will goe by the seruant: was not this a great humility and meekenesse not to presume to come vnto CHRIST rashly? But vnder this shew the flesh doth maske.
Doct. Here we see that we have heard before: Doctrine. that under the show of truth and godliness ofttimes come fearful and dangerous errors, and ⟨p. 149⟩errors ofttimes have a fairer show, then truth, it self. As the bait that seemeth to the fish to be good meat.
Doct. Heere wee see that wee haue heard before: Doctrine. that vnder the shew of truth and godlinesse ofttimes come fearefull and dangerous errours, and ⟨p. 149⟩errours ofttimes haue a fayrer shew, then truth, it selfe. As the bayt that seemeth to the fish to be good meat.
And be it that it be humility, yet is it but a blind humility, which is broken out without the light of the word.