Brother, the first at his arraigne∣ment hath hin much disgraced. The second in his life more negle∣cted. And the third at his death, Gods mercy in him infinitely mag∣nified. From the first, he judged himselfe worthy to be degraded. For the second, he had strongly resolved if he had lived, to have repayred. And the third was in an extraordinary manner to his conscience sealed. So that the three things which are now to be handled from the words are these.1. First, the dignity of Mi∣nisters, to be Christs Messengers, I send thee.2. Secondly, the chief part of their message, to be Preachers (the sole end of which, is the conver∣ting of men) to open their eyes, to turn, &c.3. Thirdly, the latitude of Gods mercy even to the worst of men, who by their preaching shall be converted, though living under the power of Satan, yet shall re∣ceive
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