Riches of mercy to men in misery, or, Certain excellent treatises concerning the dignity…

Secondly, Let it be frequently done, not once a quarter, or once a month, The people are weak, therefore they must be fed with a little and often, line, upon line, precept, upon precept, for weak stomachs will not bear much at a time, but it is best to give them often and a little, hence it was that Paul, 2 Tim. 4. charged Timothy before God, and our Lord Jesus Christ to be instant in season. See what Canons the Counsels have induced hence, and thou shalt find to preach ⟨p. 298⟩in season, and out of season, is to preach twice every Sabbath day, when the people meet together, for then it is seasonable to instruct them, and not to let them go away without their food. And out of season is as oft as opportunity is offered, and the Minister is able.

Secondly, Let it be frequently done, not once a quarter, or once a month, The people are weak, therefore they must be fed with a little and often, line, upon line, precept, upon precept, for weak stomacks will not bear much at a time, but it is best to give them often and a little, hence it was that Paul, 2 Tim. 4. charged Timothy before God, and our Lord Jesus Christ to be instant in season. See what Canons the Counsels have induced hence, and thou shalt find to preach ⟨p. 298⟩in season, and out of season, is to preach twice every Sabboth day, when the people meet together, for then it is seasonable to instruct them, and not to let them go away without their food. And out of season is as oft as opportunity is offered, and the Minister is able.

Thirdly, Let them be fed with convenient food, let it be such as they can eat, else they may die for all that. Therefore it is not enough to preach unto them, but to Catechise them to their capacity. For want of this it is that Ministers though they have been diligent in preaching, yet the people perish, and are as ill at seven years end as before.