1. He leads them into the high mountain of pride, that thence he may cast them down.
2. He dazzles by the splendour of his countenance.
3. He puts on a show of virtue, like glistering raiment.
4. He brings upon men a cloud of doubts and difficulties and worldly delights.
5. From that cloud he utters a loud voice, filling men with fear at the difficulties besetting them if they would begin the service of God.
6. He chooses his apostles.
7. He produces Elias; example of indiscreet zeal.
8. He brings forward Moses; example of exaggerated meekness.
Sermon VII.—Eternal good things offered us by God: what they are and what their nature.