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

For prayer in general, we are to consider, that it consists on two parts, petition and thanks-giving, and therefore by prayer he only meaneth here petition, and suit unto God, because of the other part, viz thanks-giving, he after exhorts them them too.

For prayer in generall, wee are to consider, that it consists on two parts, petition and thankes-giuing, and therefore by prayer hee onely meaneth heere petition, and suit vnto God, because of the other part, viz thankes-giuing, he after exhorts them them too.

Concerning prayer, the excellency of it is not here to be spoken of: as that it is a key to open all Gods treasures, &c.

Concerning prayer, the excellency of it is not here to bee spoken of: as that it is a key to open all Gods treasures, &c.

But we are to consider that which the Apostle speaketh of here, viz: exhorting them to continue, and to be watchful unto prayer: by which, both continuance and fervency in prayer are understood: For continuance in prayer, it is the same as to pray always, as the Apostle requireth in another place, when he saith: pray continually: It is not meant¹ that one should do nothing but pray: for then we should not eat nor sleep. But he meaneth that we ought to keep a steady and continued course of prayer, not only publicly, but privately, and particularly in our closets. For we have not only general, but particular matters to pray for, which concern our selves particularly.