Sermons preached

4. Nor Riches to Men of Understanding. Experience often verifieth this, that the Learned are very Poor; when lesser Wits, mean People get great Substance. We read in Scripture of a rich Fool, Luke 12. 20. and a poor wise Man, Eccl. 9. 15. And in the general, That it is the Blessing of the Lord ⟨p. 251⟩maketh rich, Prov. 10. 22. He is behind-hand with none of his Creatures, he giveth to some Wit, to others Riches.

4. Nor Riches to Men of Understanding. Experience often verifieth this, that the Learned are very Poor; when lesser Witts, mean People get great Substance. We read in Scripture of a rich Fool, Luke 12. 20. and a poor wise Man, Eccl. 9. 15. And in the general, That it is the Blessing of the Lord ⟨p. 251⟩maketh rich, Prov. 10. 22. He is behind-hand with none of his Creatures, he giveth to some Wit, to others Riches.

5. Nor Favour to Men of Skill. To attain Favour with Men it availeth not to be skilful, that is, able and well experienced, unless God add the Blessing thereunto. Suppose Favour in the Eyes of Princes, or the People. Alas, Men of no Desert are promoted, as Doeg by Saul. And the Populacy are carried away with slight Persons, rather than those of the greatest Wisdom and Parts.