"_And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees_.
_Therefore_, _every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn
down and cast into the fire_."
If we want to preach, it will be wise for us to study the examples of
preaching given in the Bible. John was filled with the Holy Ghost, and
therefore taught of God: and it is easy to see that the man's nature was
allowed full play. The Holy Ghost does not destroy character, but uses
it, and these words of the Baptist are natural to him. Rugged strength
is in every figure of the speech he uses. But I am not preaching to
preachers, but to sinners, as John was, and in using the great Baptist's
words, I would have you to visit