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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.
And first for mortification, which is partly laid out in these two verses.
And to the intent you may carefully seek after1 them, ye must first savour and set your affections upon the things that are above, and consequently not to set your affections upon either the former corruptions of false doctrine, or else upon the defilements of a corrupt conversation of life: or finally upon the perishable transitory things of this base world, all which are mere earthly.
And to the intent you may carefully seeke after1 them, yee must first sauour and set your affections vpon the things that are aboue, and consequently not to set your affections vpon either the former corruptions of false doctrine, or else vpon the defilements of a corrupt conuersation of life: or finally vpon the perishable transitory things of this base world, all which are meere earthly.
- 1The Metaphrase. Verse. 2.
Unto which distaste of earthly things you are called, in that you being risen with CHRIST, are consequently dead with him. Where if haply you should object, that there is small wisdom to quit your former life, not being assured of another, and should ask how it should appear you live, seeing besides, the afflictions you are exposed unto, you ⟨p. 169⟩feel the daily incumbrance of sin, which dwelleth in your mortal bodies: It is true that it is not so apparent, as that which is hidden from the world, and of your selves not so fully and feelingly understood. Howbeit that ought not to dismay you: first, for that it is laid up with God, who is a true keeper of it. And secondly, for that as your life is hidden, so is CHRISTS life and glory, who is the head.