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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.
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.
Answer. This hath but a show of reason and wisdom,1 whereas there is none: For why doth the servant more then he is appointed? It is because his Master knoweth not how much he is able to do. But God is infinitely wise, and appointeth every man his task as he is able, and none ought to go beyond, and therefore howsoever we may exceed mens commandments, and please them, and do well, yet it is not so with God.
Answer. This hath but a shew of reason and wisedome,1 whereas there is none: For why doth the seruant more then hee is appointed? It is because his Maister knoweth not how much he is able to do. But God is infinitely wise, and appointeth euery man his taske as hee is able, and none ought to go beyond, and therefore howsoeuer wee may exceede mens commandements, and please them, and do well, yet it is not so with God.