The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

Not that it is unlawful for private men to deal with the holy Scriptures, and to open and expound the same, so every one keep him within the bounds and lists of his Calling, and look what is fit for him, according to the gifts and graces he hath received: but that is of the Master in his Family, and within his private walls. This which we speak of, is public in the Congregation and in the Church of God.

Not that it is vnlawfull for priuate men to deale with the holy Scriptures, and to open and expound the same, so euery one keepe him within the bounds and lists of his Calling, and looke what is fit for him, according to the gifts and graces he hath receiued: but that is of the Master in his Family, and within his priuate walls. This which we speake of, is publike in the Congregation and in the Church of God.

The duty of Preaching carrieth with it, and hath, as¹ it were, enclosed in the nature and bowels thereof, another duty of offering the Churches Prayers, which can never be separated from the duty of Teaching. Samuel joineth them together, 1. Sam. 12. 23. Moreover touching me, God forbid that I should sin against JEHOVAH, in ceasing to pray for you: yea, I will instruct you in the good and right way. And the whole College of the Apostles, Acts 6. 4. But we will always continue in Prayer, and in ministration of the Word.

The dutie of Preaching carryeth with it, and hath, as¹ it were, inclosed in the nature and bowels thereof, another dutie of offering the Churches Prayers, which can neuer be separated from the dutie of Teaching. Samuel ioyneth them together, 1. Sam. 12. 23