This parable, which (like many of our Saviour’s parables) is borrowed from the husbandman’s calling, is ushered in with a solemn preface demanding attention, He that has ears to hear, let him hear , hear and understand, Isa. 28:23. I. The parable here is plain enough, that the husbandman applies himself to the business of his calling with a great deal of pains and prudence, secundum artem—accordin...