Prud. To show that the spirit of grace shall spring up in some that are great and mighty, as well as in many that are poor and low.
Matt. Why doth the fire fasten upon the candlewick?
Prud. To show, that unless grace doth kindle upon the heart there will be no true light of life in us.
Matt. Why is the wick and tallow, and all, spent to maintain the light of the candle?
Prud. To show that body and soul, and all, should be at the service of, and spend themselves to maintain, in good condition, that grace of God that is in us.
Matt. Why doth the pelican pierce her own breast with her bill?