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

Doct. 3 Here then we are to examine whether we be ¹the Minsters of God indeed, and that we are to do by the revealed will of God, wherein the Lord doth note forth who are those that are called to the Ministry by him, viz. such as are endued with fit gifts, and enter as he requireth. Saint Paul to Timothy describes a Minister, first, by his learning, able to teach, and confute: Secondly, by his good manners, as a necessary thing in all Christians, yet more especially in a Minister; and therefore he maketh mention of those special things, which are necessary for all Christians, so principally are required in the Ministers, which² are to be lights, and good examples to their flocks.

Doct. 3 Here then wee are to examine whether wee bee ¹the Minsters of God indeed, and that we are to doe by the reueiled will of God, wherein the Lord doth note forth who are those that are called to the Ministery by him, viz. such as are indued with fit gifts, and enter as he requireth. Saint Paul to Timothy describes a Minister, first, by his learning, able to teach, and confute: Secondly, by his good manners, as a necessary thing in all Christians, yet more especially in a Minister; and therefore he maketh mention of those speciall things, which are necessary for all Christians, so principally are required in the Ministers, which² are to bee lights, and good examples to their flockes.

1. 1Learning, piety, and a lawful ordination make a con pleat Minister, one pleasing unto Cod. 2. Tim. 3. 2. 3.Learning, pietie, and a lawfull ordination make a cō pleat Minister, one pleasing vnto Cod. 2. Tim. 3. 2. 3.
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