A plain and familiar exposition of the ninth and tenth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the ninth and tenth chapters of the Prouerbs…

Thirdly, it is seen by wonted experience, that they which have the finest wits, the greatest art, and sweetest tongues §3(not guided by the counsel of God) are less profitable in their Ministry, than men of meaner parts, bringing only the power of the word and spirit in their doctrine. Jer. 23. 31.

Thirdlie, it is seene by wonted experience, that they which haue the finest wits, the greatest art, and sweetest tongues §3(not guided by the counsell of God) are lesse profitable in their Ministrie, than men of meaner parts, bringing onelie the power of the word and spirit in their doctrine. Ier. 23. 31.

Reproof of such ministers as judge it a base thing to content Use. 1 themselves with the plain simplicity of the Scriptures, but powder their doctrine with the dust of mens devises, and authorities. Secondly, of such hearers as depend upon the persons of the preachers, esteeming so far of the Sermon, as the minister is graced with outward ornaments, and according to that rule they measure all the doctrine that is delivered, and so many times they think good wine to be harsh, because it is brought in a pewter flagon, and vinegar very pleasant, because it is brought in a silver goblet.

Reproofe of such ministers as iudge it a base thing to content Vse. 1 themselues with the plaine simplicitie of the Scriptures, but powder their doctrine with the dust of mens deuises, and authorities. Secondly, of such hearers as depend vpon the persons of the preachers, esteeming so far of the Sermon, as the minister is graced with outward ornaments, and according to that rule they measure all the doctrine that is deliuered, and so many times they thinke good wine to bee harsh, because it is brought in a pewter slagon, and vineger very pleasant, because it is brought in a siluer goblet.