seventy disciples, of whose names and subsequent history we know nothing. Scott remarks, *' To reject an ambassador, or to treat him with contempt, is an affront to the piince who com- missioned and sent him, and whom he represents. The apostles and seventy disciples were the ambassadors and representatives of Christ; and thev who rejected and despised them, in fact re- jected and despised Him."
It is one thing to take a Roman Catholic view of the ministry, maintain apostolical succession, and regard ministers as mediators between God and man, by virtue of their office and orders. It is quite another thing to despise their office, and re- gard their warnings and exhortations as of no importance. Both extremes are grievous errors, and should be carefully avoided.