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2. That they are the Gospel truths, by the dispensation whereof he useth them as instruments. They are moral instruments, and therefore their business is to treat with men: and the matter of the treaty is, these great truths that declare the Counsel of God, and the way wherein Sinners may come to enjoy him, in and through Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 2. 2.

3. Hence the faithful dispensation of these truths is that which gives men all the advantage to seek and find God. Their work is an Embassy, 2 Cor. 5. 20. And the business is Reconciliation; which is to be advanced by opening the terms, and urging of them suitably. If then they are faithful, and do seriously, and solemnly pursue this design, there is all that can be expected of instruments by way of information and excitation. Legal Preaching sufficeth not for this, but Preaching Christ, and the way of Peace by him: and the more there is of this, the more is the advantage of such a people.

4. Hence when these fail, this advantage is greatly impeded. If then the Gospel is no longer Preached among a people, it is a Judgment, and a sign of his ⟨p. 334⟩departure. If instead of such dispensations, there be such who Preach false Doctrines, who blow up men with opinion of their own abilities, who corrupt the pure stream of Gospel Truth, or Preach unprofitable things, needs must these impede this affair.

4. Hence when these fail, this advantage is greatly impeded. If then the Gospel is no longer Preached among a people, it is a Judgment, and a sign of his