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1001 3, 37 | made in the same place, "He is ground down on the earth, 1002 3, 37 | angels to all nations, yet it is his body, not himself, that 1003 3, 37 | body, not himself, that is ground down on the earth, 1004 3, 37 | except that he himself is in his body, which is beaten 1005 3, 37 | himself is in his body, which is beaten small like the dust 1006 3, 37 | understood where another is expressed, which is the 1007 3, 37 | another is expressed, which is the peculiarity of figurative 1008 3, 37 | diction, it seems to me, is too widely spread to be 1009 3, 37 | For, wherever one thing is said with the intention 1010 3, 37 | though the name of the trope is not to be found in the art 1011 3, 37 | this sort occurs where it is customary to find it, there 1012 3, 37 | customary to find it, there is no trouble in understanding 1013 3, 37 | occurs, however, where it is not customary, it costs 1014 3, 37 | words, in which one thing is expressed and another is 1015 3, 37 | is expressed and another is to be understood, and which 1016 3, 37 | accurately, but also, what is especially and before all 1017 3, 37 | and understanding;" and it is from Him they have received 1018 3, 37 | desire for knowledge, if it is wedded to piety. But about 1019 4, arg | author premises that it is no part of his intention 1020 4, arg | points out that perspicuity is the most essential quality 1021 4, arg | care by the teacher, as it is the main requisite for instruction, 1022 4, 1 | This work of mine, which is entitled On Christian Doctrine, 1023 4, 1 | known the meaning when it is ascertained. I shall treat 1024 4, 1 | that whatever use they have is to be learnt elsewhere; 1025 4, 1 | leisure for learning them, he is not to ask me to teach them 1026 4, 2 | chap. 2. It is lawful for a Christian teacher 1027 4, 2 | person of its defenders is to take its stand unarmed 1028 4, 2 | to persuade men of what is false are to know how to 1029 4, 2 | truth in such a way that it is tedious to listen to, hard 1030 4, 2 | unable either to defend what is true, or to refute what 1031 4, 2 | true, or to refute what is false? That the former, 1032 4, 2 | frigid, and somnolent? Who is such a fool as to think 1033 4, 2 | the faculty of eloquence is available for both sides, 1034 4, 2 | available for both sides, and is of very great service in 1035 4, 3 | of speech, you have what is called eloquence or oratory) 1036 4, 3 | time in learning it. It is enough that boys should 1037 4, 3 | which to our great advantage is fixed in a place of secure 1038 4, 3 | secure authority, there is no want of ecclesiastical 1039 4, 3 | does not aim at this, but is solely intent on the matters 1040 4, 3 | can do both things that is, speak well, and, in order 1041 4, 3 | even met with them. For it is because they are eloquent 1042 4, 3 | exemplify these rules; it is not that they use them in 1043 4, 3 | but we know no one who is eloquent without having 1044 4, 3 | lay hold upon whatever is faulty in the speech of 1045 4, 4 | It is the duty, then, of the interpreter 1046 4, 4 | error, both to teach what is right and to refute what 1047 4, 4 | right and to refute what is wrong, and in the performance 1048 4, 4 | tell the ignorant both what is occurring at present and 1049 4, 4 | occurring at present and what is probable in the future. 1050 4, 4 | greater vigour of speech is needed. Here entreaties 1051 4, 4 | one in cases where speech is the agency employed. ~ 1052 4, 5 | much the more if the hearer is pleased with what is not 1053 4, 5 | hearer is pleased with what is not worth listening to, 1054 4, 5 | that because the speaker is eloquent what he says must 1055 4, 5 | be true. And this opinion is held even by those who think 1056 4, 5 | wisdom without eloquence is of little service to states, 1057 4, 5 | eloquence without wisdom is frequently a positive injury, 1058 4, 5 | frequently a positive injury, and is of service never." If, then, 1059 4, 5 | ignorant of the true, that is, the heavenly wisdom which 1060 4, 5 | knowing the meaning. It is plain we must set far above 1061 4, 5 | either of these, however, is the man who, when he wishes, 1062 4, 5 | Now it is especially necessary for 1063 4, 5 | necessary for the man who is bound to speak wisely, even 1064 4, 5 | the multitude of the wise is the welfare of the world." 1065 4, 5 | unwholesome sweets. But what is better than wholesome sweetness 1066 4, 5 | such things, the easier it is to make their wholesomeness 1067 4, 5 | eloquence as well; and there is not more time for the reading 1068 4, 5 | the reading of these than is sufficient for those who 1069 4, 6 | those who think with me, is very easily settled. For 1070 4, 6 | other way. For as there is a kind of eloquence that 1071 4, 6 | a kind of eloquence that is more becoming in youth, 1072 4, 6 | in youth, and a kind that is more becoming in old age, 1073 4, 6 | of the speaker, so there is a kind of eloquence that 1074 4, 6 | a kind of eloquence that is becoming in men who justly 1075 4, 6 | unsuitable in any other, for it is in keeping with their character, 1076 4, 6 | though their eloquence is then less apparent, I have 1077 4, 6 | have no doubt but that it is of the same kind as that 1078 4, 6 | blessed world above. But it is not the qualities which 1079 4, 6 | eloquence of ours that it is not conspicuous either by 1080 4, 6 | walking out of its house, that is, the breast of the wise 1081 4, 7 | because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts 1082 4, 7 | by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us"? Now were 1083 4, 7 | we find the figure which is called in Greek "klimax" ( 1084 4, 7 | Another ornament, too, is found here; for after certain 1085 4, 7 | the speaker till the whole is completed by the last clause. 1086 4, 7 | precede the period; this is the first clause, "knowing 1087 4, 7 | Then the period which is subjoined is completed in 1088 4, 7 | period which is subjoined is completed in three clauses, 1089 4, 7 | clauses, of which the first is, "and hope maketh not ashamed;" 1090 4, 7 | because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts;" 1091 4, 7 | by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us." But these 1092 4, 7 | eloquently he speaks! But wisdom is his guide, eloquence his 1093 4, 7 | Howbeit, whereinsoever any is bold (I speak foolishly), 1094 4, 7 | of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? 1095 4, 7 | and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? 1096 4, 7 | perceive how much wisdom there is in these words. And even 1097 4, 7 | we had been weak." Then is subjoined a period of three 1098 4, 7 | Howbeit, whereinsoever any is bold (I speak foolishly), 1099 4, 7 | interrogatory form, the answer is given not in another section ( 1100 4, 7 | frequent, in deaths oft." Next is interposed a short period; 1101 4, 7 | of the Jews five times" is to be marked off as constituting 1102 4, 7 | constituting one member, to which is joined the second, "received 1103 4, 7 | forth with a vehemence which is most appropriate: "In journeying 1104 4, 7 | a tone of inquiry: "Who is weak, and I am not weak? 1105 4, 7 | and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?" 1106 4, 7 | beautiful and delightful it is when after this outburst 1107 4, 7 | Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth 1108 4, 7 | in the art of rhetoric? Is it not more likely that 1109 4, 7 | But perhaps some one is thinking that I have selected 1110 4, 7 | Apostle Paul because he is our great orator. For when 1111 4, 7 | this place, however, it is my duty to select a passage 1112 4, 7 | best kingdoms of these: is their border greater than 1113 4, 7 | For what is there that sober ears could 1114 4, 7 | best kingdoms of these: is their border greater than 1115 4, 7 | are spoken of, the style is adorned with names of places 1116 4, 7 | under an oppressive king is announced as approaching, 1117 4, 7 | as approaching, when it is added: "Ye that are set 1118 4, 7 | speaker's voice. But it is more beautiful as it is, 1119 4, 7 | is more beautiful as it is, the clauses being joined 1120 4, 7 | of the herd." So that it is at the discretion of the 1121 4, 7 | addresses to themselves what it is right the voluptuaries should 1122 4, 7 | pronounced when the voice is suspended on the first two 1123 4, 7 | members; in any case, it is a touch of marvelous beauty 1124 4, 7 | speech, by which Joseph is put for brothers in general, 1125 4, 7 | for brothers in general, is one of those laid down in 1126 4, 7 | teach. But how beautiful it is, and how it comes home to 1127 4, 7 | the intelligent reader, it is useless to tell any one 1128 4, 7 | in the genius of orators, is it wonderful that they should 1129 4, 7 | the messengers of Him who is the author of all genius? 1130 4, 8 | writings of theirs which there is no difficulty in understanding, 1131 4, 8 | means to suppose that it is our duty to imitate them 1132 4, 9 | rare occasions when there is some urgent reason. In books, 1133 4, 10 | this kind, says that there is in it "a kind of careful 1134 4, 10 | according to the vulgar idiom is neither ambiguous nor obscure) 1135 4, 10 | the plural which in Latin is only used in the singular; 1136 4, 10 | teacher of godliness who is addressing an unlearned 1137 4, 10 | vowels? And what advantage is there in purity of speech 1138 4, 10 | hearer, seeing that there is no use at all in speaking, 1139 4, 10 | attentively upon him, it is neither customary nor decorous 1140 4, 10 | movements if it understands what is said; and until some indication 1141 4, 10 | ascertained that what he says is understood, he ought either 1142 4, 10 | even when the style itself is already well known, if it 1143 4, 10 | pleasing to the hearers, it is almost a matter of indifference 1144 4, 10 | forgotten anything, when he is reminded of it he is taught. 1145 4, 10 | he is reminded of it he is taught. But I am not now 1146 4, 10 | taught. And the best mode is that which secures that 1147 4, 11 | anxious to know whatever is to be learnt, however rude 1148 4, 11 | unpolished the form in which it is put, and who, when they 1149 4, 11 | pleasant food enough. And it is one of the distinctive features 1150 4, 11 | words. For of what service is a golden key, if it cannot 1151 4, 11 | open? Or what objection is there to a wooden one if 1152 4, 11 | seeing that to open what is shut is all we want? But 1153 4, 11 | that to open what is shut is all we want? But as there 1154 4, 11 | all we want? But as there is a certain analogy between 1155 4, 11 | very food without which it is impossible to live must 1156 4, 12 | orator, according to Cicero, is to teach, to delight, and 1157 4, 12 | move. Of these, teaching is the most essential~ 1158 4, 12 | Then he adds: "To teach is a necessity, to delight 1159 4, 12 | a necessity, to delight is a beauty, to persuade is 1160 4, 12 | is a beauty, to persuade is a triumph." Now of these 1161 4, 12 | mentioned, the teaching, which is a matter of necessity, depends 1162 4, 12 | has to say as long as he is not understood; for although 1163 4, 12 | intelligible to himself, it is not said at all to the man 1164 4, 12 | understand it. If, however, he is understood, he has said 1165 4, 12 | purpose the style of speaking is a matter of importance. 1166 4, 12 | him to action. And as he is pleased if you speak with 1167 4, 12 | sweetness and elegance, so he is persuaded if he be drawn 1168 4, 12 | eloquence. Yet when this is needful, it ought to be 1169 4, 12 | ought to be done. And it is needful when people, knowing 1170 4, 12 | not. Therefore, to teach is a necessity. For what men 1171 4, 12 | necessity. For what men know, it is in their own hands either 1172 4, 12 | But who would say that it is their duty to do what they 1173 4, 12 | same principle, to persuade is not a necessity: for it 1174 4, 12 | not a necessity: for it is not always called for; as, 1175 4, 12 | reason also to persuade is a triumph, because it is 1176 4, 12 | is a triumph, because it is possible that a man may 1177 4, 12 | fail in the third? Neither is it a necessity to give pleasure; 1178 4, 12 | of an address, the truth is clearly pointed out (and 1179 4, 12 | clearly pointed out (and this is the true function of teaching), 1180 4, 12 | function of teaching), it is not the fact, nor is it 1181 4, 12 | it is not the fact, nor is it the intention, that the 1182 4, 12 | gives pleasure, because it is the truth. And hence even 1183 4, 12 | to light and exposed. It is not, of course, their falsity 1184 4, 12 | gives pleasure; but as it is true that they are false, 1185 4, 13 | care for truth unless it is put in the form of a pleasing 1186 4, 13 | pleasing. And yet even this is not enough for those stubborn 1187 4, 13 | yield his consent, when it is only for the sake of securing 1188 4, 13 | believe or to know them is enough, to give one's assent 1189 4, 13 | however, the truth taught is one that must be carried 1190 4, 13 | into practice, and that is taught for the very purpose 1191 4, 13 | purpose of being practiced, it is useless to be persuaded 1192 4, 13 | persuaded of the truth of what is said, it is useless to be 1193 4, 13 | truth of what is said, it is useless to be pleased with 1194 4, 13 | with the manner in which it is said, if it be not so learnt 1195 4, 13 | eloquent divine, then, when he is urging a practical truth, 1196 4, 13 | force of truth, though it is demonstrated to his own 1197 4, 14 | spoken of, that not only is it not our duty to do, but 1198 4, 14 | not our duty to do, but it is our duty to shun and abhor, 1199 4, 14 | wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land: the 1200 4, 14 | thereof?" O eloquence, which is the more terrible from its 1201 4, 14 | its solidity! Assuredly it is "a hammer that breaketh 1202 4, 14 | thereof? And assuredly it is preferable, even though 1203 4, 14 | preferable, even though what is said should be less intelligible, 1204 4, 14 | be spoken, and that what is just, not what is iniquitous, 1205 4, 14 | that what is just, not what is iniquitous, be listened 1206 4, 14 | cannot be, unless what is true and just be expressed 1207 4, 14 | assembly, moreover, such as is spoken of when it is said, " 1208 4, 14 | as is spoken of when it is said, "I will praise Thee 1209 4, 14 | much people," no pleasure is derived from that species 1210 4, 14 | indeed says nothing that is false, but which buries 1211 4, 14 | subsequent letters, a style which is admired without effort, 1212 4, 14 | admired without effort, is sought after with eagerness, 1213 4, 14 | after with eagerness, but is not attained without great 1214 4, 14 | portico of vine." There is wonderful fluency and exuberance 1215 4, 14 | of language here; but it is too florid to be pleasing 1216 4, 15 | orator, while he says what is just, and holy, and good ( 1217 4, 15 | himself, and for those he is about to address, before 1218 4, 15 | speak. And when the hour is come that he must speak, 1219 4, 15 | God, to drink in what he is about to pour forth, and 1220 4, 15 | himself filled with what he is about to distribute. For, 1221 4, 15 | them, who knows what it is expedient at a given moment 1222 4, 15 | are? Accordingly, he who is anxious both to know and 1223 4, 15 | teach should learn all that is to be taught, and acquire 1224 4, 15 | such a faculty of speech as is suitable for a divine. But 1225 4, 15 | what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the 1226 4, 16 | entreat him as a father?" Is it not said in the Second 1227 4, 16 | thou hast heard of me?" And is he not there told: "Study 1228 4, 16 | cease when the Holy Spirit is given, yet that neither 1229 4, 16 | given, yet that neither is he who planteth anything, 1230 4, 16 | from Himself, that God who is thus addressed in the psalm: " 1231 4, 16 | from a sense of duty, it is esteemed a work of mercy 1232 4, 17 | aims at enforcing what is good, should not despise 1233 4, 17 | assent of his hearer. For it is these three ends, viz., 1234 4, 18 | 18. The Christian orator is constantly dealing with 1235 4, 18 | I wish to give shape to is concerned with. For of legal 1236 4, 18 | and where the intention is not to get the hearer to 1237 4, 18 | modus (a measure); and it is an abuse, not a proper use 1238 4, 18 | thing to be guarded against is eternal ruin, everything 1239 4, 18 | everything that we say is important; so much so, that 1240 4, 18 | unimportant. For justice is never unimportant, and justice 1241 4, 18 | our Lord says: "He that is faithful in that which is 1242 4, 18 | is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also 1243 4, 18 | in that which is least, is faithful also in much." 1244 4, 18 | also in much." That which is least, then, is very little; 1245 4, 18 | That which is least, then, is very little; but to be faithful 1246 4, 18 | be faithful in that which is least is great. For as the 1247 4, 18 | faithful in that which is least is great. For as the nature 1248 4, 18 | circumference are equal, is the same in a great disk 1249 4, 18 | in a great disk that it is in the smallest coin; so 1250 4, 18 | the greatness of justice is in no degree lessened, though 1251 4, 18 | matters to which justice is applied be small. ~ 1252 4, 18 | I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not 1253 4, 18 | shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? 1254 4, 18 | unbelievers. Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, 1255 4, 18 | the kingdom of God?" Why is it that the apostle is so 1256 4, 18 | Why is it that the apostle is so indignant, and that he 1257 4, 18 | chides, and threatens? Why is it that the changes in his 1258 4, 18 | depth of his emotion? Why is it, in fine, that he speaks 1259 4, 18 | forbid. No; but all this is done for the sake of justice, 1260 4, 18 | of speech of the man who is to be a teacher of the truths 1261 4, 18 | because a cup of cold water is a very trifling and common 1262 4, 18 | no wise lose his reward, is very trivial and unimportant. 1263 4, 18 | subdued and humble style. Is it not the case that when 1264 4, 18 | and the presence of God is with us, so that what we 1265 4, 18 | us, so that what we say is not altogether unworthy 1266 4, 19 | in a subdued tone when he is teaching, temperately when 1267 4, 19 | teaching, temperately when he is giving praise or blame. 1268 4, 19 | When, however, something is to be done, and we are speaking 1269 4, 19 | the same important matter is treated in all these ways 1270 4, 19 | different times, quietly when it is being taught, temperately 1271 4, 19 | temperately when its importance is being urged, and powerfully 1272 4, 19 | are forcing a mind that is averse to the truth to turn 1273 4, 19 | turn and embrace it. For is there anything greater than 1274 4, 19 | greater than God Himself? Is nothing, then, to be learnt 1275 4, 19 | about Him? Or ought he who is teaching the Trinity in 1276 4, 19 | regard to a subject which it is not easy to comprehend, 1277 4, 19 | understand as much as it is given us to understand? 1278 4, 19 | ornaments instead of proofs? Or is the hearer to be moved to 1279 4, 19 | adequately praise, though there is no one who does not praise 1280 4, 19 | great a wickedness this is, and urge men to flee from 1281 4, 20 | not hear the law? For it is written, that Abraham had 1282 4, 20 | gendereth to bondage, which is Hagar. For this Hagar is 1283 4, 20 | is Hagar. For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and 1284 4, 20 | answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with 1285 4, 20 | Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. 1286 4, 20 | children. But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is 1287 4, 20 | Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother 1288 4, 20 | is above is free, which is the mother of us all;" and 1289 4, 20 | And to thy seed, which is Christ. And this I say, 1290 4, 20 | inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but 1291 4, 20 | hearer to ask, If there is no inheritance by the law, 1292 4, 20 | the law?" And the answer is given: "It was added because 1293 4, 20 | mediator. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one; but 1294 4, 20 | mediator of one; but God is one." And here an objection 1295 4, 20 | he himself has stated: "Is the law then against the 1296 4, 20 | to them that believe." It is part, then, of the duty 1297 4, 20 | not only to interpret what is obscure, and to unravel 1298 4, 20 | questions themselves arise, it is useless to disturb what 1299 4, 20 | and solved, the reasoning is extended to such a length, 1300 4, 20 | from which he set out. It is, however, exceedingly desirable 1301 4, 20 | should occur to a man who is present but says nothing 1302 4, 20 | acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." 1303 4, 20 | of this hortatory passage is in the temperate style of 1304 4, 20 | according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, 1305 4, 20 | dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which 1306 4, 20 | evil, cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned 1307 4, 20 | how gracefully all this is brought to a close in a 1308 4, 20 | tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; 1309 4, 20 | little farther on: "The night is far spent, the day is at 1310 4, 20 | night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore 1311 4, 20 | determine. My opinion, however, is, that what has been translated 1312 4, 20 | however, that if any one who is skilled in this species 1313 4, 20 | this harmony we speak of is most fully learnt, that 1314 4, 20 | of my own feeling, which is better known to me than 1315 4, 20 | better known to me than it is to others, and than that 1316 4, 20 | and than that of others is to me), while I do not in 1317 4, 20 | spoken of, chiefly in that it is not so much decked out with 1318 4, 20 | not seek for them. For it is borne on by its own vehemence; 1319 4, 20 | that comes in its way. It is enough for its object that 1320 4, 20 | in the following passage is urging that, for the sake 1321 4, 20 | the evils of this life. It is a great subject, and is 1322 4, 20 | is a great subject, and is treated with power, and 1323 4, 20 | Behold," he says, "now is the accepted time; behold, 1324 4, 20 | accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Giving 1325 4, 20 | ye Corinthians, our mouth is opened unto you, our heart 1326 4, 20 | opened unto you, our heart is enlarged," and so on; it 1327 4, 20 | charge of Gods elect? It is God that justifieth; who 1328 4, 20 | God that justifieth; who is he that condemneth? It is 1329 4, 20 | is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea, rather, 1330 4, 20 | died, yea, rather, that is risen again, who is even 1331 4, 20 | that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of 1332 4, 20 | peril, or sword? (As it is written, For Thy sake we 1333 4, 20 | from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." ~ 1334 4, 20 | although the whole epistle is written in the subdued style, 1335 4, 20 | even as Christ Jesus. Where is then the blessedness ye 1336 4, 20 | might affect them. But it is good to be zealously affected 1337 4, 20 | stand in doubt of you". Is there anything here of contrasted 1338 4, 20 | notwithstanding, there is a glow of strong emotion 1339 4, 21 | so written that one who is not content with a superficial 1340 4, 21 | us: so that the cup which is offered in remembrance of 1341 4, 21 | that the blood of Christ is wine, not water; and the 1342 4, 21 | absent; for by the wine is the blood of Christ typified, 1343 4, 21 | typified, that blood which is foreshadowed and proclaimed 1344 4, 21 | regard to the sacrament is foreshadowed, and our Lord' 1345 4, 21 | and his younger sons. It is not necessary to mention 1346 4, 21 | circumstances in detail, as it is only necessary to observe 1347 4, 21 | follows, the subdued style is maintained, as the reader 1348 4, 21 | the body of Christ, for it is written, 'They drank of 1349 4, 21 | allurement of lust within, as it is written, 'And the mixed 1350 4, 21 | example of the temperate style is the celebrated encomium 1351 4, 21 | ornamented style when he is holding up before virgins 1352 4, 21 | or shun the indigent? She is accustomed to visit only 1353 4, 21 | nor modesty pass by. There is nothing haughty in her eyes, 1354 4, 21 | her gestures: her bearing is not voluptuous, nor her 1355 4, 21 | that her outward appearance is an image of her mind, and 1356 4, 21 | very entrance that there is no dark recess within, as 1357 4, 21 | refreshment does arise, it is satisfied with food such 1358 4, 21 | style, because their purpose is not to induce those who 1359 4, 21 | corrupting and violating what is God's, thou provest thyself 1360 4, 21 | beautified by such arts is an impeachment of God's 1361 4, 21 | even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: therefore 1362 4, 21 | continue to exist when what is sincere is polluted, and 1363 4, 21 | exist when what is sincere is polluted, and what is true 1364 4, 21 | sincere is polluted, and what is true is changed by meretricious 1365 4, 21 | polluted, and what is true is changed by meretricious 1366 4, 21 | chastity. What folly it is to change the features of 1367 4, 21 | can we find, O woman, that is more unquestionable than 1368 4, 21 | love another, though he is taught adultery in thee. 1369 4, 21 | and though she be vile, it is herself she sins against 1370 4, 21 | another. The crime of adultery is almost more tolerable than 1371 4, 21 | but thou with nature." It is sufficiently clear, I think, 1372 4, 21 | we notice that the style is neither subdued nor temperate, 1373 4, 21 | it well, speak it, that is, judiciously, pointedly, 1374 4, 22 | are not to suppose that it is against rule to mingle these 1375 4, 22 | be introduced so far as is consistent with good taste. 1376 4, 22 | mental emotion which it is necessary to stir up in 1377 4, 22 | higher the pitch to which it is raised, can be maintained 1378 4, 22 | the majestic style, if it is to be long continued, ought 1379 4, 22 | referred to that style which is the prevailing one. ~ 1380 4, 23 | Now it is a matter of importance to 1381 4, 23 | and the places where it is necessary that any particular 1382 4, 23 | style, for instance, it is always, or almost always, 1383 4, 23 | that the majestic when it is used may be the more majestic 1384 4, 23 | accuracy of distinction is required, and this naturally 1385 4, 23 | whenever praise or blame is to be given without any 1386 4, 23 | majestic; for its object is to gratify, never to excite, 1387 4, 24 | on that account that he is speaking in the majestic 1388 4, 24 | majestic style; for this effect is often produced both by the 1389 4, 24 | the blessing of Christ, it is now eight years or more 1390 4, 25 | How the temperate style is to be used~ 1391 4, 25 | two styles last mentioned is the one which it is most 1392 4, 25 | mentioned is the one which it is most essential for those 1393 4, 25 | by beauty of expressions, is not in itself an adequate 1394 4, 25 | when what we have to say is good and useful, and when 1395 4, 25 | disposed towards it, so that it is not necessary either to 1396 4, 25 | three forms it may assume, is to speak persuasively, and 1397 4, 25 | persuasively, and its object is to persuade, an eloquent 1398 4, 25 | hearers that what he says is true; in the majestic style, 1399 4, 25 | persuades them that his speech is elegant and ornate. But 1400 4, 25 | and ornate. But what use is there in attaining such 1401 4, 25 | performances, where the object is not to instruct the hearer, 1402 4, 26 | each, so that perspicuity is a merit peculiar to the 1403 4, 26 | the hearer with us, that is, to compel his assert by 1404 4, 26 | assistance of Him of whom it is said, "Thy testimonies are 1405 4, 26 | he be not intelligible, is it not plain that he can 1406 4, 26 | especially when all this is accompanied by a natural, 1407 4, 26 | and balance of style which is not ostentatiously obtruded, 1408 4, 26 | unsuitably adorned, nor is it to make the giving of 1409 4, 26 | pleasure its sole aim, which is all it professes to accomplish 1410 4, 26 | majestic style (and this is always necessary when he 1411 4, 26 | admits that what you say is both true and agreeable, 1412 4, 26 | true and agreeable, and yet is unwilling to act accordingly), 1413 4, 26 | does not understand what is said? And who will stay 1414 4, 26 | when an obdurate heart is to be persuaded to obedience, 1415 4, 27 | 27. The man whose life is in harmony with his teaching 1416 4, 27 | lives wickedly, may, it is true, instruct many who 1417 4, 27 | to learn; though, as it is written, he "is unprofitable 1418 4, 27 | though, as it is written, he "is unprofitable to himself." 1419 4, 27 | pretence or in truth Christ is preached." Now Christ is 1420 4, 27 | is preached." Now Christ is the truth; yet we see that 1421 4, 27 | though not in truth, that is, what is right and true 1422 4, 27 | in truth, that is, what is right and true in itself 1423 4, 27 | deceitful mind. And thus it is that Jesus Christ is preached 1424 4, 27 | it is that Jesus Christ is preached by those that seek 1425 4, 27 | do not;" and therefore it is that men who themselves 1426 4, 27 | ecclesiastical authority, which is established on sound doctrine. 1427 4, 27 | to despise the word that is preached. Wherefore the 1428 4, 28 | chap. 28. Truth is more important than expression. 1429 4, 28 | important than expression. What is meant by strife about words~ 1430 4, 28 | Such a teacher as is here described may, to secure 1431 4, 28 | words; thinks that a thing is well said in proportion 1432 4, 28 | said in proportion as it is true in fact, and that a 1433 4, 28 | the words govern him. This is what the apostle says: " 1434 4, 28 | To the same effect also is what he says to Timothy: " 1435 4, 28 | be what he says when he is describing the sort of man 1436 4, 28 | To strive about words is not to be careful about 1437 4, 28 | even love itself, which is the end of the commandment 1438 4, 28 | an ill-conditioned mind is a more painful object than 1439 4, 28 | then, and wisely as well, is just to express truths which 1440 4, 28 | express truths which it is expedient to teach in fit 1441 4, 29 | chap. 29. It is permissible for a preacher 1442 4, 29 | preachers of the truth (which is certainly desirable), and 1443 4, 29 | all who obey it; and it is the man who speaks well, 1444 4, 29 | closely into the matter, it is not really themselves who 1445 4, 29 | what they deny in deeds? It is not for nothing that the 1446 4, 29 | both being made by Him who is the Truth. Speaking of such 1447 4, 29 | after their works; "that is to say, what ye hear from 1448 4, 29 | say, when they say what is good, it is not themselves 1449 4, 29 | they say what is good, it is not themselves who say, 1450 4, 29 | happens that a wicked man who is eloquent may compose a discourse 1451 4, 29 | discourse in which the truth is set forth to be delivered 1452 4, 29 | delivered by a good man who is not eloquent; and when this 1453 4, 29 | both parties speak what is their own, for God is theirs, 1454 4, 29 | what is their own, for God is theirs, to whom belongs 1455 4, 30 | But whether a man is going to address the people 1456 4, 31 | who thinks it long, but is anxious to know its contents, 1457 4, 31 | to labour in sound, that is, in Christian doctrine,