2416. The priests, … and the Sadducees, came upon them, &c.—4:1. ENVIOUS and wicked priests appear In every age, the church to’ oppose, ’Gainst every gospel-minister They head the troop of Jesus’ foes; Zealots and Sadducees combine The truth by violence to suppress, Deists and priests their forces join To silence all the witnesses. 2417. Being grieved that they taught the people.—4:2. HIRELINGS without remorse or pain Dare to their passions sacrifice The truth, the precious souls of men,