From what has been said, it is easy to see the reason why he censures them for ???slaying oxen and killing sheep.??? These things are not in themselves sinful, and are not displeasing to God; but as fasting is a part of a solemn declaration of repentance, which we make before men, so to slay cattle for feasting, when we ought to fast, is a proof of obstinacy and contempt of God; for in this way me