conduct ourselves toward God, and toward our neighbours. We must believe God to be all things unto us, and we must be all things unto our neighbours. We must be kind and merciful to them, even as God hath been kind and merciful to us; thus, we must receive from God and give to them; and continue in faith and love, which is the whole sum of christianity.

In what a godly manner Paul setteth forth the duties of a christian in this text! First, he teacheth him that he ought to be glad and rejoice in the Lord always: Secondly, to show himself meek and gentle toward all his neighbours: if it be said, how can I do that without loss or injury? the answer is, the Lord is at hand if there be objections still, if it be said, what shall I do if men persecute me, and take away what I possess? he addeth, be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. If the flesh again murmur, saying, what shall I do if I be oppressed and set at nought? he concludeth by saying, the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.