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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.
And who can be better than our Saviour CHRIST, for he communicateth with God in his God-head, which Saints and Angels do not. And he hath greater communication with us in his man-hood, then the saints, for he is our head. This the Apostle hath a notable place for Rom. 8. If there be another mediator and intercessor, then there is another hath died for us, and another fitteth at the right hand of God.
And who can be better thē our Sauiour CHRIST, for he communicateth with God in his God-head, which Saints and Angels doe not. And he hath greater communication with vs in his man-hood, then the saints, for he is our head. This the Apostle hath a notable place for Rom. 8. If there be another mediatour and intercessor, then there is another hath died for vs, and another fitteth at the right hand of God.
To return to their pride. To make another Mediator is nothing but a proud thing. For is it not a ⟨p. 150⟩great pride to do contrary to the commandment of God? John. 13. Peter when our Saviour would have washed his feet, he would not, but denied again and again, which though it seemed an humility; yet it was great pride, not to obey the commandment of his master.
To returne to their pride. To make another Mediatour is nothing but a proud thing. For is it not a ⟨p. 150⟩great pride to doe contrary to the commandement of God? Iohn. 13. Peter when our Sauiour would haue washed his feet, he would not, but denied againe and againe, which though it seemed an humility; yet it was great pride, not to obey the commandement of his master.