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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.
So that we see here that the Church is not so beautified and glorified here, as it it to be esteemed.
So that we see here that the Church is not so beutified and glorified here, as it it to be esteemed.
2. Reason, is, because he is the keeper, it is safe, no man can take it away, and therefore Cant. 26. The Church is compared to a steep rock, where no1 man dare come to her. And this is that, that Peter sets forth, that we are preserved by the power of God. It is ready to meet us, when we depart: and the ⟨p. 167⟩power of hell is not able to prevail: and therefore it is said, it is hid with God.
2. Reason, is, because he is the keeper, it is safe, no man can take it away, and therefore Cant. 26. The Church is compared to a steepe rocke, where no1 man dare come to her. And this is that, that Peter sets forth, that we are preserued by the power of God. It is redy to meet vs, when we depart: and the ⟨p. 167⟩power of hell is not able to preuaile: and therefore it is said, it is hid with God.