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2. As the Horfe runneth not where he lift, but is 
guided by the Rider , fo the Aflmfters are by 
thrift himfelf placed in feveral pares of the 
World. 
3 4 As take the pains, but their Mafters 
receive the profit ; thus in all ages good Mlnifters 
areexpofed to more dangers abd difficulties then a- 
ny other men ,• thus when Cbrift preached to the 
multitude, he was upon the water in a ffflall fifher- 
boat; (fo the Mlnifters are expofed to all dan* 
gers ) when in the mean time his hearers ftood on 
the fliore fafe and fecure. 
4. As Horfesy when they go through any Town 
or Village, fhall foon have the little Dogs barking 
at his heels ; fo Mimfters are ftiH perfecuted and 
perplexed by wicked men. 
5. And as we fee that the Harfe is not at all mo- 
ved or troubled at the barking of thefe Dogs, nei- 
ther do they fo much as mind them, but go on their 
way ; fo the Mimfters of the Gofpel do defpife and 
make light of the fcorns and jeers that the World 
putteth upon them. 
6. As Horfes do take a great ddight and plea- 
fure in wafhing themfelves ; fo it fhould be the 
chief care of Mimfters to fee their lives and con- 
verfatioiis, that they be pure and holy. 
7. As we fee how docile and traftable Jierfes 
are, yet fierce againft their Enemies • hence Mi- 
mfters are taught to be meek and humble to all men, 
but to be armed againft the Enemies of the Gof- 
pel. . . 
8. As Horfes are troubled with many difeafes • 
thus ' 
