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

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.

But wee are to consider that which the Apostle speaketh of heere, viz: exhorting them to continue, and to bee watchfull vnto prayer: by which, both continuance and feruency in prayer are vnderstood: For continuance in prayer, it is the same as to pray alwaies, as the Apostle requireth in another place, when hee saith: pray continually: It is not meant¹ that one should doe nothing but pray: for then wee should not eate nor sleepe. But hee meaneth that wee ought to keepe a steddy and continued course of prayer, not onely publickely, but priuately, and particularly in our closets. For wee haue not onely generall, but particular matters to pray for, which concerne our selues particularly.

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