But had he thought proper to assure Mr.Grenville that I had three heads, I should not, I suppose, have been bound to produce them.
"Mr.Scott, who you say was so much admired in your pulpit, would be equally admired in his own, at least by all capable judges, were he not so apt to be angry with his congregation.

This hurt him, and had he the understanding and eloquence of Paul himself, would still hurt him.
He seldom, hardly ever indeed, preaches a gentler well-tempered sermon, but I hear it highly commended; but warmth of temper, indulged to a degree that may he called scolding, defeats the end of preaching.

It is a misapplication of his powers, which it also cripples, and tears away his hearers.

But he is a good man, and may perhaps outgrow it.
"Many thanks for the worsted, which is excellent.

We are as well as a spring hardly less severe than the severest winter will give us leave to be.