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

WE have heard how the Apostle commended the Gospel unto all men by most notable titles given unto it, as first, that it was a mystery and secret. Secondly hid since the world began, and from all ages. Thirdly that this mystery was given only to his Saints, & not to the rest of the world, specially in respect of the virtue, that doth attend upon it.

WE haue heard how the Apostle commended the Gospell vnto all men by most notable titles giuen vnto it, as first, that it was a mistery and secret. Secondly hid since the world began, and from all ages. Thirdly that this mistery was giuen onely to his Saints, & not to the rest of the world, specially in respect of the vertue, that doth attend vpon it.

Further it followeth, so show other points why this Gospel of CHRIST should be amiable unto us, viz. that as this mystery cometh from God to his Saints, so it proceedeth from his own will. In that he saith to whom God would. For whereas it may be ⟨p. 97⟩Question. asked why God hath made this difference between men, seeing all naturally are in the same case, and state of guilt? The answer is, that it is the Lords own will, his good pleasure, and good-will.

Further it followeth, so shew other points why this Gospell of CHRIST should be amiable vnto vs, viz. that as this mistery commeth from God to his Saints, so it proceedeth from his owne will. In that he saith to whom God would. For whereas it may be ⟨p. 97⟩Question. asked why God hath made this difference betweene men, seeing all naturally are in the same case, and state of guilt? The answere is, that it is the Lords owne will, his good pleasure, and good-will.