But Cristes lore, and his apostles twelve, He taught; but first he folwed it himselve.

This noble ensample to his shepe he yaf,- That first he wrought, and afterwards he taught.

And yet he had a thomb of gold parde.

Wide was his parish, and houses fer asonder.

Of right and wrong he taught Truths as refined as ever Athens heard; And (strange to tell!) he practised what he preached.

An instructor should exemplify the things he seeks to teach. It will be of great advantage if you yourself can do all you ask of your students and more.

It is a trite but true observation, that examples work more forcibly on the mind than precepts.