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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.
Lastly, a song is a more general thing then either the Psalm, or Hymn, viz. wherein we give thanks not for particular benefits, but for general blessings received at Gods hands, as when David praised the Lord for the works of creation, as the heavens &c.
Lastly, a song is a more generall thing then either the Psalme, or Hymne, viz. wherein we giue thanks not for perticuler benefits, but for generall blessings receiued at Gods hands, as when Dauid praised the Lord for the works of creation, as the heauens &c.
This teacheth us that we should not be a weary1 with singing praise unto God. And therefore to prevent our weariness, and to meet with that corruption of ours he saith, we must change thus, when we are weary of one manner of singing, we must sing an other.
This teacheth vs that we should not be a weary1 with singing praise vnto God. And therefore to preuent our wearines, and to meet with that corruption of ours he saith, we must change thus, when we are weary of one manner of singing, we must sing an other.
- 1Psal. 104. Doctrine.
Use. These must be spiritual songs, viz. holy Psalms and songs, not profane and wicked love-songs. Which condemneth the wicked practise of men and women, that though they have so many excellent psalms, yet sing foolish songs to stir up their minds to wickedness.