Chapter 47. Use 1
Now, a few words by way of application.
Chapter 47 Use 1 The Ministers of the Gospel are sent from the greatest Prince in the world and should be regarded as such. Now, if even the feet of those who merely bring glad tidings of peace should be considered beautiful, how much more the feet of the Ambassador of peace? An Ambassador is of far greater significance than one who simply brings good news.
O, my brethren, do not give any cause for complaint, but rather provide those who come among you with a reason to send a joyful account to God. Let them be able to say, "Lord, You have been pleased to send to such a place to preach peace to such a people, and how readily, how eagerly, do these souls receive this embassage!
Lord, never did any Minister enter a place where this embassage was so warmly received. They cry out for peace with You, and above all else, this is the desire of their souls: to have peace with their God."
Oh, how joyful it would be if we could report to God in this manner!
Do not cause any Minister who comes to you as the Ambassador of Christ to be like those in Isaiah 33:7. The text says (although it refers to another situation, we may apply it here): "Truly, in many congregations, there is reason for the Ambassador of peace to weep, and that bitterly." May the Lord prevent you from giving such an