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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.
Answer. Answer, Howsoever they perish, that they are the commandments not of man, but of God, and therefore he giveth the blessing unto them, which he hath ordained them for: and therefore they are profitable unto us, to assure us in the mercies of God in Christ: whereas other things which are mens devices are not.
Answere. Answere, Howsoeuer they perish, yat they are the commandements not of man, but of God, and therefore hee giueth the blessing vnto them, which hee hath ordained them for: and therefore they are profitable vnto vs, to assure vs in the mercies of God in Christ: whereas other things which are mens deuices are not.
Objection. After the Apostle meeteth with an objection, which might be made of these ceremonies. 1. We do these things, which indeed are the doctrines of men, but can we do too much unto God? For when we do any thing of our own will, we shall declare our dutifulness unto God: For if a servant be commanded ⟨p. 158⟩to Thresh a quarter a day, and he do a quarter and half, shall he be condemned? So do we.
Obiection. After the Apostle meeteth with an obiection, which might be made of these ceremonies. 1. Wee do these things, which indeed are the doctrines of men, but can wee do too much vnto God? For when wee do any thing of our owne will, we shall declare our dutifulnesse vnto God: For if a seruant be commanded ⟨p. 158⟩to Tresh a quarter a day, and he do a quarter and halfe, shall hee be condemned? So doe wee.