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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. 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.
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Here then we see the abominableness of the works of super-errogation, that a man can go beyond the performance of the commandments of God, whereas none is able to perform the least aright, this is a detestable thing.
Heere then wee see the abhominablenesse of the workes of super-errogation, that a man can go beyond the performance of the commandements of God, whereas none is able to performe the least aright, this is a detestable thing.