This is from the preface of William Perkins book on preaching "The Art of Phrophecying". A winesome introduction as well as a preemptive strike against petty criticism. Good advice for reading anything, for that matter.
"If you are persuaded of this style of preaching, walk on with me; if you have some doubts, inquire with me; if you begin to see points at which you have wandered, come back on to the right path with me; if you see that I have strayed, call me back to the road you are on. Your appreciation of me will become disapproval soon enough if you do not like godly and moderate-minded men ! But if anyone has petty complaints about these pages—few as they are— my conscience is a strong enough defence against all criticism, because my only concern has been to serve the church of God. So I commit you to him, and this little book on the art of prophesying to you as well as to him."
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