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

And as we give thanks for your good: so, and even for the same cause you have well begun, both because you should not go back again, and for that you have not yet attained to perfection▪ even from the first day we heard of you we never give ⟨p. 6⟩over praying for you, making this suit that ye may be filled with the acknowledgement of his will, and all wisdom and understanding, whereof the holy Spirit is the Author.

And as we giue thanks for your good: so, and euen for the same cause you haue well begun, both because you should not goe backe againe, and for that you haue not yet attained to perfection▪ euen from the first day we heard of you we neuer giue ⟨p. 6⟩ouer praying for you, making this sute that yee may be filled with the acknowledgement of his will, and all wisedom and vnderstanding, whereof the holy Spirit is the Author.

Not that you should content your selves with a bare knowledge and contemplation of heavenly things, but that ye may walk worthy of those, whom the Lord hath called to such honour, to a full and whole pleasing of him, both by bringing forth fruit in every good work, and by being increased in the knowledge of God.

Not that you should content your selues with a bare knowledge and contemplation of heauenly thinges, but that yee may walke worthy of those, whom the Lord hath called to such honour, to a full and whole pleasing of him, both by bringing forth fruite in euery good worke, and by being increased in the knowledge of God.