Isagoge in canonicas septem epistolas, qua (ut in Paulinis) compositionis oeconomia, et germana dispositio monstratur

the author, and to whom it is dedicated; likewise, they are greeted with an honest prayer. The second part, which occupies the whole body of the epistle, is an exhortation to good morals, and it consists of these sections. First, he exhorts to show tolerance under the cross, which place is treated in this manner. First, the beginning is from the proposition itself, the sentiment of which is that the pious ought to gladly undergo the cross in the name of Christ. He soon proves this proposition with a confirmation. Thirdly, by a precaution, he shows by what means we arrive at this virtue. Fourthly, by a digression, he shows that this doctrine pertains to everyone, both the poor and the rich. Lastly, he concludes the place with an exclamation. And this pertains to one species of the cross, which is wont to be imposed in the name of Christ. There remains another species of temptation, which arises from one’s own flesh; this he studiously separates from the