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

Whereas on the contrary, to the children of God it is a great anguish to be ignorant what to do in Gods service, and what course to take, which might be pleasing unto God.

Whereas on the contrary, to the children of God it is a great anguish to be ignorant what to doe in Gods seruice, and what course to take, which might be pleasing vnto God.

Secondly not only knowledge, but persuasion, which next followeth, to know that the promises shall come to pass, and the threatenings shall be performed, to be assured of it.

Secondly not onely knowledge, but perswasion, which next followeth, to know that the promises shall come to passe, and the threathings shall be performed, to be assured of it.

Thirdly, but especially acknowledgement is matter of most singular comfort, when he not only knoweth and is persuaded, but applieth it to himself: this is notable comfort, for what profit is it to a man to know this is good for him, and hath it not: to be in a dungeon, and to know the Sun-shineth. and yet to have no light, and to be an hungry and to know there is meat and bread, and yet to have no part, this is rather matter of greater grief.

Thirdly, but especially acknowledgement is matter of most singuler comfort, when he not onely knoweth and is perswaded, but applieth it to himselfe: this is notable comfort, for what profit is it to a man to know this is good for him, and hath it not: to be in a dungeon, and to know the Sunne-shineth. and yet to haue no light, and to be an hungry and to know there is meat and bread, and yet to haue no part, this is rather matter of greater grief.