For I desired mercy] 1 Samuel 15:22. He sheweth to what scope his doctrine tended, that they should joyn the obedience of God, and the love of their neighbour with outward sacrifice, for else outward service will not satisfie God. See Ecclesiastes 5:1. Matthew 9:13. and Matthew 12:7. and not sacrifice] Psal. 50. 8, Isaiah 1:11.