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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.
A greater reason he allegeth verse. 19. Because they held not the head: all errors are dangerous: but this is most dangerous of all to take away the head, as which take away our Saviour CHRIST. And therefore the Apostle Peter saith in the latter1 days shall come such, as shall teach pernicious Heresies, denying the Lord: For as it is in the hurts of the2 body, those hurts though small, yet being in the vital parts, as brain, heart, &c. do cost the life, whereas other great wounds will not: so it is in religion, some errors do not hurt the life of the3 soul, but those that are against the head points of religion, kill the life of their salvation.
A greater reason he alledgeth verse. 19. Because they held not the head: all errours are dangerous: but this is most dangerous of all to take away the head, as which take away our Sauiour CHRIST. And therefore the Apostle Peter saith in the latter1 dayes shall come such, as shall teach pernitious Heresies, denying the Lord: For as it is in the hurts of the2 body, those hurts though small, yet being in the vitall parts, as braine, heart, &c. do cost the life, whereas other great wounds will not: so it is in religion, some errours doe not hurt the life of the3 soule, but those that are against the head points of religion, kill the life of their saluation.
- 1•. Pet. 2. 1.
- 2A simile.
- 3Note.