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

Secondly, we must take care that it dwell richly in us. We count not him a rich man, that can talk of wealth, but that hath his treasures and store-houses richly filled to draw out in time of need. So must we be rich in the word. And therefore as the rich man¹ corruptly dealing is never satisfied, but is still desiring more, and is never content with a little, so ought we for the word: Again, as the rich man taketh all pains and never rests: so we are to labour with diligence for the treasure of the word: for nothing cometh by idleness. And hence it is that because we are² not treasured with the Word, & have it not in store, we are driven to such distresses in time of affliction and trouble: and therefore we are to labour to have the word richly dwelling in us, that so we may draw out of our store-houses in time of need.

Secondly, we must take care that it dwell richly in vs. We count not him a rich man, that can talke of wealth, but that hath his treasures and store-houses richly filled to draw out in time of need. So must wee bee rich in the word. And therefore as the rich man¹ corruptly dealing is neuer satisfied, but is still desiring more, and is neuer content with a little, so ought we for the word: Againe, as the rich man taketh all paines and neuer rests: so wee are to labour with diligence for the treasure of the word: for nothing commeth by idlenesse. And hence it is that because we are² not treasured with the Word, & haue it not in store, wee are driuen to such distresses in time of affliction and trouble: and therefore wee are to labour to haue the word richly dwelling in vs, that so we may draw out of our store-houses in time of need.

1. 1A simile.
2. 2Note.