Matt. What may we learn from that?
Prud. That ministers should fetch their teaching from God.
Matt. Why do they empty themselves upon the earth?
Prud. To show that ministers should give out what they know of God to the world.
Matt. Why is the rainbow caused by the sun?
Prud. To show that the promise of God's grace is made sure to us in Christ.
Matt. Why do the springs come from the sea to us through the earth?
Prud. To show that the grace of God comes to us through the body of Christ.
Matt. Why do some of the springs rise out of the tops of high hills?
Prud. To show that the spirit of grace shall spring up in some that are great and mighty, as well as in many that are poor and low.