the mystery of piety is the pillar and basts of truth; and certainly most extraordinary. God has appear'd in the flesh, been justified by the spirit, seen by angels, proclaim'd to the Gentiles, believ'd by the world, and assum'd into glory.

it is a proposition worthy to be believ'd, and be embrac'd by all, that Jesus Christ is come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest.

broach'd by hypocrititical impostors, whose consciences are cauteriz'd,

for which they are much to be condemn'd, because they violate the engagements they had before enter'd into:

it being plain, that the law was not design'd against the just, but against the lawless and refractory, against irreligion and vice, impiety and prophaneness, parricide and man-slaughter,

I offer thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, who qualified me for the ministry he has plac'd me in, for having appointed me to such a trust,

but the favour of our Lord display'd itself by that faith and charity, which was wrought in me by Jesus Christ.

This charge, my son Timothy, I recommend to you, agreeably to the prophetic gifts heretofore conferr'd on you, by virtue of which you might carry on a successful warfare,

Hymeneus and Alexander are of that number, whom I have deliver'd to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

who gave himself for the redemption of all mankind: this is what was to be promulg'd in due time:

for this I was establish'd a herald and an apostle, I speak the truth without disguise, a doctor to instruct the Gentiles in the true faith.

and that the women be decent in their apparel, adorned with modesty and reserve, not with broider'd hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

but, as becomes women, who make a profession of religion, to be adorn'd with virtue.

for Adam was the first that was form'd, then Eve.

Adam was not seduc'd, but the woman, who was the cause of his transgression.

let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.

for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:

If you represent these things to the brethren, you will appear to be a true minister of Jesus Christ, brought up in the institutions of faith, and the true doctrine to which you were attach'd.

don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.

meditate upon these things, be wholly employ'd about them, that your proficiency may appear to all.

he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.

as for young widows, don't admit them: for being impatient of religious restraint, they will be marry'd:

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

The vices of some men are so notorious, they prevent any inquisition: others don't discover themselves till they have been ordain'd.

virtue wears no disguise, and vice cannot be long conceal'd.

let them not treat their christian masters, on pretence of being their brethren, with less respect: but be the more obsequious, because they are believers, and deserve to be belov'd, for the kind provision they make for them. let this be the subject of your instructions, and exhortation.

he is full of pride and ignorance, touch'd with a spirit of chicanery and wrangling, productive of envy, contention, calumny,

which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.

O Timothy, keep what is deposited in your care, avoiding the prophane empty declamations and objections of a spurious science, which some have profess'd,