withal, let us proceed unto what is further necessary for you.’ Obs. I. It is the duty of ministers of the gospel to take care, not only that their doctrine they preach be true, but also that it be seasonable with respect unto the state and condition of their hearers. Herein consists no small part of that wisdom which is required in the dispensation of the word. Truths unseasonable are like showers in harvest. It is “a word spoken in season” that is beautiful and useful, Prov. 25:11; yea, “every