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

Objection. Objection. Are not outward things profitable, because they perish with the use? What say you of the water in baptism & bread & wine in the Lords supper, are they not for the strengthening of the faith &c? and yet they perish with the use, for if a man do not eat after, they shall not live.

Obiection. Obiection. Are not outward things profitable, because they perish with the vse? What say you of the water in baptisme & bread & wine in the Lords supper, are they not for the strengthning of the faith &c? and yet they perish with the vse, for if a man doe not eat after, they shall not liue.

Answer. Answer, Howsoever they perish, that they are the commandments not of man, but of God, and therefore he giveth the blessing unto them, which he hath ordained them for: and therefore they are profitable unto us, to assure us in the mercies of God in Christ: whereas other things which are mens devices are not.

Answere. Answere, Howsoeuer they perish, yat they are the commandements not of man, but of God, and therefore hee giueth the blessing vnto them, which hee hath ordained them for: and therefore they are profitable vnto vs, to assure vs in the mercies of God in Christ: whereas other things which are mens deuices are not.

Objection. After the Apostle meeteth with an objection, which might be made of these ceremonies. 1. We do these things, which indeed are the doctrines of men, but can we do too much unto God? For when we do any thing of our own will, we shall declare our dutifulness unto God: For if a servant be commanded ⟨p. 158⟩