Questions preparatory to the better, free, and more Christian administration of the Lords Supper

Whether in Matth. 7. v 6. Christ spake not those §VIIIwords to the people as well as to his Disciples; ^gand therefore Ye in the Text must be understood as spoken to all Christians? And whether those words are not thus to be expounded; Give ye not that which is holy unto dogs, that is, Offer not, teach ye not my Gospel unto froward obstinate men, who render themselves unworthy of so great salvation; Neither cast ye your pearls before swine, that is, Neither declare ye my precious and glorious Doctrines, ^bwhich ye have received, unto sottish regardless men, who delight in their iniquities; Lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rent you, that is, Lest they despise my Doctrines, and set themselves to do you all manner of mischief? ⁱAnd if so; Then whether such Ministers as limit the word Ye unto themselves only, contrary to the express Text; ^kand by that which is holy and your pearls will have meant the Sacrament of the Lords Supper; and by Dogs and Swine, unworthy Receivers, without Scripture-proofs and even contrary to reason, for that Sacrament was not instituted till near two years after this Exhortation; ^lbe not impudent Wresters of GOD's holy Word, false prophets, and deluders of the people?

Whether in Matth. 7. v 6. Christ spake not those §VIIIwords to the people as well as to his Disciples; ^gand therefore Ye in the Text must be understood as spoken to all Christians? And whether those words are not thus to be expounded; Give ye not that which is holy unto dogs, that is, Offer not, teach ye not my Gospel unto froward obstinate men, who render themselves unworthy of so great salvation; Neither cast ye your pearls before swine, that is, Neither declare ye my precious and glorious Doctrines,