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

Doctrine Again, here we learn that sith our inheritance cometh to us by lot, wherein God only sitteth, judgeth and directeth, it is not by any labour of ours, but only by the grace and favour of God alone. Sith then it is so, let us see what our duty is, for as the Prophet saith, the Lord is my lot, my portion, it is a¹ fair and beautiful inheritance, and hath fallen unto him in an excellent ground. And seeing our inheritance is the same with Davids, and as excellent as his was; and yet it is more notably set forth 1. Peter 2.² That whereas the Jews were scattered from their inheritance into Pontus &c. This is now trodden down under foot by wicked men, this cannot be so. Again that is faded and decayed, this can never decay³ and perish, and therefore seeing our inheritance is so excellent, and so precious; whatc are ought we to have to keep it and maintain it? for as we use in proverb, It is my free-hold, and therefore I must ⟨p. 49⟩look to it: so seeing this our free-hold, we are to have special care, and regard above all things to keep it sure.

Doctrine Againe, here we learne that sith our inheritance cometh to vs by lot, wherein God onely sitteth, iudgeth and directeth, it is not by any labour of ours, but onely by the grace and fauour of God alone. Sith then it is so, let vs see what our duty is, for as the Prophet saith, the Lord is my lot, my portion, it is a¹ fayer and beautifull inheritance, and hath fallen vnto him in an excellent ground. And seing our inheritance is the same with Dauids, and as excellent as his was; and yet it is more notably set forth 1. Peter 2.² That whereas the Iewes were scattered from their inheritance into Pontus &c. This is now troden downe vnder foot by wicked men, this cannot be so. Againe that is faded and decayed, this can neuer decay