The saints sacrifice

¹Thus we see how this change of person from the first, (vers. 14.) to the third (vers. 15) from the third (vers. 15.) to the first (vers. 16.) as it hath an elegance in it, so also an ²especial emphasis.

¹Thus we see how this change of person from the first, (vers. 14.) to the third (vers. 15) from the third (vers. 15.) to the first (vers. 16.) as it hath an elegancy in it, so also an ²especiall emphasis.

1. 1consecravit. benefecit.
2. 2Ciconia▪ Avi• benefica, & grata. Quantum temporis Ciconia suis •oetibus educandis clargiuntur, tantum & ipse a pullis suis invicem aluntur. So. linus. Petronius appellat Ciconiam pietatis cultricem.

The persons among whom implicitly he reckons himself, styled Saints, are in the original set out by a word that importeth an especial respect of God towards them. ^cThe root whence that word issueth signifieth mercy. Whereupon the Hebrews have given such ^da name to a stork, which kind among fowls is the most merciful: and that not only the old to their young ones, as most are, but also the young ones to the old, which they use to feed and carry, when through age they are not able to help themselves. This title is attributed to men in a double respect. 1 Passively, in regard of Gods mind and affection to them. 2 Actively, in regard of their mind and affection to others. Gods mercy and kindness is great towards them: and their mercy and kindness is great towards their brethren. They are therefore by a kind of excellency, and property styled