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

Unto which distaste of earthly things you are called, in that you being risen with CHRIST, are consequently dead with him. Where if haply you should object, that there is small wisdom to quit your former life, not being assured of another, and should ask how it should appear you live, seeing besides, the afflictions you are exposed unto, you ⟨p. 169⟩feel the daily incumbrance of sin, which dwelleth in your mortal bodies: It is true that it is not so apparent, as that which is hidden from the world, and of your selves not so fully and feelingly understood. Howbeit that ought not to dismay you: first, for that it is laid up with God, who is a true keeper of it. And secondly, for that as your life is hidden, so is CHRISTS life and glory, who is the head.

Vnto which distaste of earthly things you are called, in that you beeing risen with CHRIST, are consequently dead with him. Where if haply you should obiect, that there is small wisedome to quitte your former life, not being assured of another, and should aske how it should appeare you liue, seeing besides, the afflictions you are exposed vnto, you ⟨p. 169⟩feele the daily incumbrance of sinne, which dwelleth in your mortall bodies: It is true that it is not so apparant, as that which is hidden from the world, and of your selues not so fully and feelingly vnderstood. Howbeit that ought not to dismay you: first, for that it is laid vp with God, who is a true keeper of it. And secondly, for that as your life is hidden, so is CHRISTS life and glory, who is the head.

4. And lastly, for that when CHRIST, of whom you have life, shall be made manifest in glory, then shall you also with him appear glorious.

4. And lastly, for that when CHRIST, of whom you haue life, shall be made manifest in glory, then shall you also with him appeare glorious.