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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 therefore it showeth the notable corruption of us, that the time, which we ought to redeem and buy out by much cost, we are so careless of it▪ that we spend it in our worldly gains and pleasures. And therefore we see how men spend and pass the time in cards and dice, and other vanities. We see our Saviour1 Christ Luke 14. being on the Sabbath called to a feast, see how he redeemeth the time. First seeing them strive for high places, he there taketh occasion to tell them a notable doctrine, not to exalt themselves: and again he counsels them to bid the poor.
And therefore it sheweth the notable corruption of vs, that the time, which we ought to redeeme and buy out by much cost, we are so carelesse of it▪ that we spend it in our worldly gaynes and pleasures. And therefore we see how men fpend and passe the time in cards and dice, and other vanities. We see our Sauiour1 Christ Luke 14. being on the Saboth called to a feast, see how he redeemeth the time. First seing them striue for high places, he there taketh occasion to tell them a no•able doctrine, not to exalt themselues: and againe he counsels them to bid the poore.
And further, upon the speech of a man, which said, Blessed is he, that eateth bread in the kingdom