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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.
The dutifulness of servants consisteth in 2. things: ⟨p. 219⟩first that it be done with faithfulness, not with eye service, but as in the presence of God. Secondly that it be done willingly, and freely, and frankly. For the1 Lord (2. Cor. 9.) loveth a cheerful giver.
The dutyfullnesse of seruants consisteth in 2. things: ⟨p. 219⟩first that it be done with faithfulnesse, not with ey seruice, but as in the presence of God. Secondly that it be done willingly, and freely, and frankely. For the1 Lord (2. Cor. 9.) loueth a chearfull giuer.
And therefore the Apostle saith, they must do it,1 as unto God. Examples we have of Abraham's servant, whose faithfulness we see, who being sent to fetch a wife for his masters son, when he came to the2 place fell upon his knees, and prayed, and commended his business to God. Which teacheth that servants3