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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 Gospel is a good news, and therefore this commendeth it unto us, as to be so much the more desired of us: And who is it, that naturally is not desirous to hear good news, and will very much inquire of it: if not too much; as that it may be well said of us, which the Apostle saith of the Athenians, Speak again? But (alas) how backward are we to1 enquire of this news of the Gospel? we enquire of news out of England, France, Spain, and other places, but how much more ought we to be desirous & inquisitive of the news of our own country, indeed, which the Gospel bringeth? for we are but strangers here in this life, and our own country is in heaven.
The Gospell is a good newes, and therefore this commendeth it vnto vs, as to bee so much the more desired of vs: And who is it, that naturally is not desirous to heare good newes, and will very much inquire of it: if not too much; as that it may bee well said of vs, which the Apostle saith of the Athenians, Speake againe? But (alas) how backeward are wee to1 enquire of this newes of the Gospell? we enquire of newes out of England, France, Spaine, and other places, but how much more ought we to be desirous & inquisitiue of the news of our owne country, indeed, which the Gospell bringeth? for we are but strangers here in this life, and our owne country is in heauen.
- 1Act. 17.
Again, we will be very desirous to hear other news which yet may be uncertain, but this news of the Gospel is most true and certain. Further, if good news come to us, which is confirmed to us from all quarters, we rejoice in it, and are the more desirous of it, and if they should say that this news is not confirmed unto us, even by God himself, and by CHRIST, they should lye, and therefore this news is to be preferred before all news. The Apostle proceeds further to prove it to be the truth, because the Gospel is come to them, and is preached through all the world.