II. Allegoricè—
A. The sower is a preacher of the Gospel. The seed is the word. The resemblances are sixfold.
α. The seed attracts the moisture of the earth, without which it is sterile.
β. The seed occupies the place of weeds.
γ. It generates seed in its own likeness.
δ. It contains within itself the principle of life.
ε. It is in a state of continual progression; first the seed, then the blade, then the ear, and afterward the full corn in the ear.
ζ. It multiplies itself.
B. The sower is a preacher; his characteristics should be—
1. Discretion as to where he sows.