The shepheard, or A sermon, preached at a synode in Durisme Minster, vpon Tuesday, being the fifth of April. 1608. By Thomas Oxley, Master of Artes, and preacher of Gods word
The Storie is related by Plutarch. This Haniball, often happie in his victories against the Romanes, hauing at length found fortune lesse friendly then he was wont:
The Story is related by Plutarch. This Hannibal, often happy in his victories against the Romans, having At length found fortune less friendly then he was wont:
fled to Antiochus at Athens, where being brought by the Citizens to the schooles there, visendi gratia, that he might see them, one Phormio a Philosopher, (inferiour to none of that age) for his better welcome, intertaines him with a Lecture full of warlicke discipline:
fled to Antiochus At Athens, where being brought by the Citizens to the Schools there, visendi Gratia, that he might see them, one Phormio a Philosopher, (inferior to none of that age) for his better welcome, entertains him with a Lecture full of warlike discipline:
what better measure can I expect from you? who hauing not yet bene inured, I cannot tell whether skilfull enough to giue foode to a flocke of mine owne, haue neuerthelesse presumed at this time, (cald hither by him, to whom I owe my selfe) to describe a Shepheards office,
what better measure can I expect from you? who having not yet be inured, I cannot tell whither skilful enough to give food to a flock of mine own, have nevertheless presumed At this time, (called hither by him, to whom I owe my self) to describe a Shepherds office,
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Especially, seeing this matter is nothing inferiour vnto that, wherein Haniball did glory, but so much the more excellent, by how much the enemie with whom wee haue to deale, is more dangerous, and deadly:
Especially, seeing this matter is nothing inferior unto that, wherein Hannibal did glory, but so much the more excellent, by how much the enemy with whom we have to deal, is more dangerous, and deadly:
might iustly haue enioyned me to silence, and stayed me, so vnskilfull a Marriner from sayling in so vast an Ocean, where the rockes are great, and the dangers many;
might justly have enjoined me to silence, and stayed me, so unskilful a Mariner from sailing in so vast an Ocean, where the Rocks Are great, and the dangers many;
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And goes yet further to comfort me, Non sum (inquis) ad ista sufficiens, quasi vero deuotio accepta non sit, ex eo quod habes, non ex eo quod non habes, Thou sayest (saith he) I am not sufficient to discharge this,
And Goes yet further to Comfort me, Non sum (Inquisitors) ad ista Sufficiens, quasi vero deuotio accepta non sit, ex eo quod habes, non ex eo quod non habes, Thou Sayest (Says he) I am not sufficient to discharge this,
This is the one and thirtieth Sermon which our Prophet hath made against the Shepheards of Israel, who haue bene the chiefe cause why the people haue led their liues so lasciuiously,
This is the one and thirtieth Sermon which our Prophet hath made against the Shepherds of Israel, who have be the chief cause why the people have led their lives so lasciviously,
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The parts are fiue, first an accusation, wherin God doth taxe the Shepheards of Israel for neglecting the flocke committed to them, to feede themselues:
The parts Are fiue, First an accusation, wherein God does Tax the Shepherds of Israel for neglecting the flock committed to them, to feed themselves:
Thirdly, a consolation wherein God doth comfort his Flocke, with promise, to gather them together, to deliuer them from these euill shepheards, to feed them in a good pasture, to instruct them, defend, and care for them:
Thirdly, a consolation wherein God does Comfort his Flock, with promise, to gather them together, to deliver them from these evil shepherds, to feed them in a good pasture, to instruct them, defend, and care for them:
And fiftly, and lastly, a comfortable promise, of one, and he a faithfull Shepheard, euen Christ Iesus, of whose kingdome he continues his Prophesie vnto the end of the chapter.
And Fifty, and lastly, a comfortable promise, of one, and he a faithful Shepherd, even christ Iesus, of whose Kingdom he continues his Prophesy unto the end of the chapter.
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what rewards are due to the one, what punishments to the other. And secondly, what the office of a painefull Preacher is, namely to checke the bad, and to cherish the good;
what rewards Are due to the one, what punishments to the other. And secondly, what the office of a painful Preacher is, namely to check the bad, and to cherish the good;
and indeede a conferring and comparing of the duety of these Shepheards with their workes, quite contrary in the foure verses following, propounded by an interrogation, to note their impudence, who did peruerte and turne vp-side-downe the order of Nature:
and indeed a conferring and comparing of the duty of these Shepherds with their works, quite contrary in the foure Verses following, propounded by an interrogation, to note their impudence, who did pervert and turn vp-side-downe the order of Nature:
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whereas they fed on the flockes, eating the fatte, and cloathing themselues with the woolle, vnworthy to beare the name, that were so farre from the nature.
whereas they fed on the flocks, eating the fat, and clothing themselves with the wool, unworthy to bear the name, that were so Far from the nature.
First the Title that God giues vnto his Ministers, they are Pastores, Shepheards. Secondly, a duety that must not be denied, which is pascere, to feede.
First the Title that God gives unto his Ministers, they Are Pastors, Shepherds. Secondly, a duty that must not be denied, which is pascere, to feed.
And fourthly and lastly, the neglect hereof in the first word Nonne? Should not? Should not the Shepheards feede the Flockes? of these foure, the Title, the Duety, the Obiect, and the Neglect.
And fourthly and lastly, the neglect hereof in the First word Nonne? Should not? Should not the Shepherds feed the Flocks? of these foure, the Title, the Duty, the Object, and the Neglect.
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First then he must be NONLATINALPHABET learned, for Shepheards are called NONLATINALPHABET Seers, Phil. 3.7. and NONLATINALPHABET (sayeth the Poet) they see twice as much as others who are seene in learning.
First then he must be learned, for Shepherds Are called Seers, Philip 3.7. and (Saith the Poet) they see twice as much as Others who Are seen in learning.
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This same NONLATINALPHABET, is NONLATINALPHABET, the staffe of life, the shepheards staffe, without which hee can neither support himselfe, nor rule others.
This same, is, the staff of life, the shepherds staff, without which he can neither support himself, nor Rule Others.
In literis prudens inuenerit, vnde sapientior fiat, ibi bellator reperit vnde animi virtute roboretur &c. In learning (saith Chrysologus ) the wise man hath found what hath made him more skilfull:
In literis Prudens inuenerit, vnde sapientior fiat, There Warrior reperit vnde animi virtute roboretur etc. In learning (Says Chrysologus) the wise man hath found what hath made him more skilful:
Wherefore Socrates the wisest Philosopher that euer was, being demaunded what creature was most excellent, made answere, Homo doctrina ornatus: A man beautified with learning.
Wherefore Socrates the Wisest Philosopher that ever was, being demanded what creature was most excellent, made answer, Homo Doctrina Ornatus: A man beautified with learning.
And what maruell if wee call such Sunnes, when our Sauiour himselfe said vnto such, Vos estis lux mundi, you are the light of the world, Matth. 5.14 For as God in the beginning of the world did set the Sunne and other lights in the heauens, to shine vpon the earth;
And what marvel if we call such Suns, when our Saviour himself said unto such, Vos Ye are lux mundi, you Are the Light of the world, Matthew 5.14 For as God in the beginning of the world did Set the Sun and other lights in the heavens, to shine upon the earth;
so in the firmament of the Church hee hath placed Bishops as Sunnes (who onely properly may be said to be Sunnes, because while others are but NONLATINALPHABET. Seers, 1. Pet. 5.2. they are NONLATINALPHABET.
so in the firmament of the Church he hath placed Bishops as Suns (who only properly may be said to be Suns, Because while Others Are but. Seers, 1. Pet. 5.2. they Are.
if he hath not learning? The Sunne cannot giue light if it be eclipsed, no more can a Pastour performe his duetie, who is drowned in the deepes of darke ignorance.
if he hath not learning? The Sun cannot give Light if it be eclipsed, no more can a Pastor perform his duty, who is drowned in the deeps of dark ignorance.
how great is that darkenes? Matth. 6.23. What is there in the whole office of a Shepheard that stands not in great neede of the light of learning? for to iudge of the grounds of faith, to take away contentions in the Church, to decide Controuersies, to instruct the people, to discerne the Leaper from him that is cleane;
how great is that darkness? Matthew 6.23. What is there in the Whole office of a Shepherd that Stands not in great need of the Light of learning? for to judge of the grounds of faith, to take away contentions in the Church, to decide Controversies, to instruct the people, to discern the Leaper from him that is clean;
Wherefore the Lord purposing to bestowe a benefite vpon his people, promiseth them Pastors according to his owne heart, who should feed them with knowledge, and vnderstanding. Ier. 3.15. Which benefite will appeare the greater, if we compare it with the contrary, for that must needs be a great good, the defect wherof is so great an euill.
Wherefore the Lord purposing to bestow a benefit upon his people, promises them Pastors according to his own heart, who should feed them with knowledge, and understanding. Jeremiah 3.15. Which benefit will appear the greater, if we compare it with the contrary, for that must needs be a great good, the defect whereof is so great an evil.
And what an euill that is, the Prophet Isayah will tell vs, who reckoning vp the miseries of the people, makes this one, that God would take from them the Iudge,
And what an evil that is, the Prophet Isaiah will tell us, who reckoning up the misery's of the people, makes this one, that God would take from them the Judge,
and very learned, should be his successor, and gaue commandement that the same Clement should signifie so much in his letters to Iames the brother of our Lord,
and very learned, should be his successor, and gave Commandment that the same Clement should signify so much in his letters to James the brother of our Lord,
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then Bishop at Ierusalem. And feare not (saith he) least hee be much sorrowfull for my death, seeing he cannot doubt but that I suffer for righteousnes sake:
then Bishop At Ierusalem. And Fear not (Says he) lest he be much sorrowful for my death, seeing he cannot doubt but that I suffer for righteousness sake:
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For he knoweth well that if some rude and vnskilfull Person should take vpon him the place of a Pastour, the flocke wandring in the Thickets of ignorance, must needes runne headlong to destruction.
For he Knoweth well that if Some rude and unskilful Person should take upon him the place of a Pastor, the flock wandering in the Thickets of ignorance, must needs run headlong to destruction.
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I will therefore passe from this to the next, with that good saying of a godly man, Ridiculosa res est, vel potius periculosa, speculator caecus, Doctor inscius, proecursor claudus, Praelatus negligens, & praeco mutus.
I will Therefore pass from this to the next, with that good saying of a godly man, Ridiculosa Rest est, vel potius Perilous, speculator caecus, Doctor inscius, proecursor Claudus, Praelatus negligens, & Praeco Mutus.
For it is NONLATINALPHABET quasi NONLATINALPHABET, of NONLATINALPHABET which signifieth a Sheepe, & NONLATINALPHABET to desire earnestly, or to seeke, for it hath both.
For it is quasi, of which signifies a Sheep, & to desire earnestly, or to seek, for it hath both.
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Which loue how great it should bee who cannot coniecture by Christs thrice iterated Question to Peter? Simon Ioannes, diligis me plus his, &c. Iona, louest thou me more then these? Feede my sheepe. Ioh. 21.15.
Which love how great it should be who cannot conjecture by Christ thrice iterated Question to Peter? Simon Ioannes, diligis me plus his, etc. Iona, love thou me more then these? Feed my sheep. John 21.15.
for hee doeth not say (which is worthy your obseruation) If thou loue my sheepe, feede them, which should seeme a good consequent, Cum probatio dilectionis (as S. Gregorie saith) exhibitio est operis: When the proofe of loue is the performance of the worke.
for he doth not say (which is worthy your observation) If thou love my sheep, feed them, which should seem a good consequent, Cum Probation dilectionis (as S. Gregory Says) exhibitio est operis: When the proof of love is the performance of the work.
And for our encouragement herein, Gregorie tels vs, Quod nullum potest esse Deo gratius sacrificium, quam Cura animarum, That there can be no Sacrifice more acceptable vnto God, then the Cure of soules:
And for our encouragement herein, Gregory tells us, Quod nullum potest esse God gratius Sacrificium, quam Cure animarum, That there can be no Sacrifice more acceptable unto God, then the Cure of Souls:
when he Complaines vnto the Lord, saying, Haue I conceiued all this people, or haue I begotten them, that thou shouldest say vnto me, Carie them in thy bosome (as a Nurse beareth the sucking child,) &c. Numb. 1.12.
when he Complains unto the Lord, saying, Have I conceived all this people, or have I begotten them, that thou Shouldst say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom (as a Nurse bears the sucking child,) etc. Numb. 1.12.
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Some must haue comminations, some consolations, some must be gently intreated, others seuerely reprehended: Sometimes Wine will be necessarie, sometimes Oyle, sometimes one thing, sometimes another.
some must have comminations, Some consolations, Some must be gently entreated, Others severely reprehended: Sometime Wine will be necessary, sometime Oil, sometime one thing, sometime Another.
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which who so wanteth, may rightly suspect himselfe, since nothing is more necessary by Gods own testimonie, Thus are Ministers called Pastors, feeders, to shew that they must bee like Nurses in abilitie, in affection, and in discretion.
which who so Wants, may rightly suspect himself, since nothing is more necessary by God's own testimony, Thus Are Ministers called Pastors, feeders, to show that they must be like Nurse's in ability, in affection, and in discretion.
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Now you that are Shepheards, who haue taken vpon you the feeding of Christs flocke, which hee with such care committed vnto Peter, & consequently to you, Examine your selues vpon these three Articles,
Now you that Are Shepherds, who have taken upon you the feeding of Christ flock, which he with such care committed unto Peter, & consequently to you, Examine your selves upon these three Articles,
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what is he, and what call you him, sayeth one in the Dialogue, NONLATINALPHABET, who is excellent in feeding a flocke of sheepe? Answere is made NONLATINALPHABET, A Shepheard, the name is taken from the office;
what is he, and what call you him, Saith one in the Dialogue,, who is excellent in feeding a flock of sheep? Answer is made, A Shepherd, the name is taken from the office;
and hee giues this reason, he can therefore want nothing, God will feed him in greene pastures. Psal. 23.1.2. This is a large field, and the further I walke in it, the more subiect I am to wander:
and he gives this reason, he can Therefore want nothing, God will feed him in green pastures. Psalm 23.1.2. This is a large field, and the further I walk in it, the more Subject I am to wander:
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I will therefore follow the path wherein Saint Bernard hath trod, and take him to be my guide, who vpon those words of our Sauiour vnto Peter, pasce oues meas, Feed my Sheepe, hath these;
I will Therefore follow the path wherein Saint Bernard hath trod, and take him to be my guide, who upon those words of our Saviour unto Peter, Paske oues meas, Feed my Sheep, hath these;
Feed with prayer, feed with preaching, feed with thy life, and godly conuersation. These as the three former, doe well together, but being a sunder profit little.
Feed with prayer, feed with preaching, feed with thy life, and godly Conversation. These as the three former, do well together, but being a sunder profit little.
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And this he confirmes with his owne instance, when being to depart from Ephesus, he committed the keeping of Gods flocke vnto the Elders of the Church with this memento, Remember that by the space of three yeeres, I ceased not to warne euery one both night and day with teares. Acts 20.31. To whom was it said, but to Shepheards, Negotiamini, dum venio, Labour till I come, Luke 19.13.
And this he confirms with his own instance, when being to depart from Ephesus, he committed the keeping of God's flock unto the Elders of the Church with this memento, remember that by the Molle of three Years, I ceased not to warn every one both night and day with tears. Acts 20.31. To whom was it said, but to Shepherds, Negotiate, dum Venio, Labour till I come, Lycia 19.13.
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Quod profecto negotium, tunc verè nos agimus, Si viuendo & loquendo proximorum animas lucramur (saith Saint Gregorie ) which businesse wee surely then performe,
Quod profecto Negotium, tunc verè nos agimus, Si viuendo & Loquendo proximorum animas lucramur (Says Faint Gregory) which business we surely then perform,
Paul did bend his knees for the Ephesians, (As himselfe professeth) vnto the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, that he would grant them accorcording to the riches of his glory, that they might be strengthened by his spirit in the inner man, Ephe. 3.14
Paul did bend his knees for the Ephesians, (As himself Professes) unto the Father of our Lord Iesus christ, that he would grant them according to the riches of his glory, that they might be strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man, Ephes 3.14
And he thankes God that without ceasing he had remembrance of his Scholler Timothie in his prayers, night, and day. 2. Tim. 1.3. To these two, adde sanctitie of life, and no more can be required:
And he thanks God that without ceasing he had remembrance of his Scholar Timothy in his Prayers, night, and day. 2. Tim. 1.3. To these two, add sanctity of life, and no more can be required:
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Plutarch tels a Story to this purpose, of a certaine old man, who hauing a long time walked vp and down amongst the Grecians at the games of Olimpus, and finding no place to rest him in, at length he went among the Lacedemonians, where not onely all the children did rise to giue him place,
Plutarch tells a Story to this purpose, of a certain old man, who having a long time walked up and down among the Greeks At the games of Olympus, and finding no place to rest him in, At length he went among the Lacedaemonians, where not only all the children did rise to give him place,
I would not our Shepheards proued Grecians, and the flockes Lacedemonians, and then that follow, which the Lord spoke by his Prophet, They that should minister the law, knew me not,
I would not our Shepherds proved Greeks, and the flocks Lacedaemonians, and then that follow, which the Lord spoke by his Prophet, They that should minister the law, knew me not,
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and the Pastors also offended against me. Iere. 2.8. Gods ministers are called the salt of the earth; and if the salt be vnsauorie, wherewith then can it season other things. Qui sibi nequam, Cui bonus!
and the Pastors also offended against me. Jeremiah 2.8. God's Ministers Are called the salt of the earth; and if the salt be unsavoury, wherewith then can it season other things. Qui sibi nequam, Cui bonus!
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If therefore that light be put vnder a bushell, how can it enlighten others? It was a good saying, that of Senecaes, Eum elige tibi doctorem, quem magis admireris, cum videris, quam cum audieris:
If Therefore that Light be put under a bushel, how can it enlighten Others? It was a good saying, that of Senecaes, Eum Elige tibi Doctorem, Whom magis admireris, cum videris, quam cum audieris:
who when he had cut downe boughs, and bare them on his shoulders, spoke to those that were with him, Quemadmodum vidistis me facientem, ita & vos facite.
who when he had Cut down boughs, and bore them on his shoulders, spoke to those that were with him, Quemadmodum Vidistis me facientem, ita & vos Facite.
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And therefore saith Saint Gregorie, There is no man more daungerous in the Church, then hee that liues wickedly and carries a name, or degree of sanctitie:
And Therefore Says Saint Gregory, There is no man more dangerous in the Church, then he that lives wickedly and carries a name, or degree of sanctity:
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Should not the Shepheards feede the flockes? The Elders which are among you, I beseech (saith S. Peter ) feede the flocke of God, 1. Pet. 5.1.2. Be diligent (saith Salomon ) to know the state of thy flocke, and take heede to thy heards, Prou. 27.23. Two things there are of speciall moment to persuade hereunto, The first whereof is the price, the second the perill.
Should not the Shepherds feed the flocks? The Elders which Are among you, I beseech (Says S. Peter) feed the flock of God, 1. Pet. 5.1.2. Be diligent (Says Solomon) to know the state of thy flock, and take heed to thy heards, Prou. 27.23. Two things there Are of special moment to persuade hereunto, The First whereof is the price, the second the peril.
And what I pray you, is more precious then the safetie of soules, for which the onely begotten sonne of God did not sticke to shed his blood, to lay downe his life, to humble himselfe to an opprobrious death?
And what I pray you, is more precious then the safety of Souls, for which the only begotten son of God did not stick to shed his blood, to lay down his life, to humble himself to an opprobrious death?
And Saint Chrysostome to the Aegean sea, where there are venti, angustiae, Charibdis, stagna, syrtes, winds, waues, rocks, sands, very hard to be sayled.
And Saint Chrysostom to the Aegean sea, where there Are venti, Angustiae, Charybdis, stagna, syrtes, winds, waves, Rocks, sands, very hard to be sailed.
or eminent then this of soules, and amongst all those things that are had in price, what is more precious? what is gold, what is riches, pearles, kingdomes, Empires,
or eminent then this of Souls, and among all those things that Are had in price, what is more precious? what is gold, what is riches, Pearls, kingdoms, Empires,
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yea and whatsoeuer else is contained within the circuit of this vniuersall, if it be weighed with the worth of one soule? The least of these then might be a sufficient motiue to stirre vp each Shepheard to respect this obiect, were there nothing else,
yea and whatsoever Else is contained within the circuit of this universal, if it be weighed with the worth of one soul? The least of these then might be a sufficient motive to stir up each Shepherd to respect this Object, were there nothing Else,
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But to him that destroyeth, and scattereth the flocke, wo shall be vnto him (saith the Lord) Ier. 23.1. Shepheards must feed the flocks then, not feed on the flocks.
But to him that Destroyeth, and Scattereth the flock, woe shall be unto him (Says the Lord) Jeremiah 23.1. Shepherds must feed the flocks then, not feed on the flocks.
and eateth not the milke of the flock? If we sow vnto you spirituall things, (saith the Apostle) is it a great thing if we reap your carnall things, 1. Cor. 9.11. Be not you then deceiued (beloued) for God is not mocked.
and Eateth not the milk of the flock? If we sow unto you spiritual things, (Says the Apostle) is it a great thing if we reap your carnal things, 1. Cor. 9.11. Be not you then deceived (Beloved) for God is not mocked.
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These three thus curiously handled (for the matter better befits the Presse then the Pulpit) I haue almost fulfild my promise, and vndergone my taske. Quod reliquum est, vestrum est.
These three thus curiously handled (for the matter better befits the Press then the Pulpit) I have almost fulfilled my promise, and undergone my task. Quod Reliquum est, Vestrum est.
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And I pray you tell me, Should not the Shepheard feede the flocke? Doubtlesse the conclusion passeth for currant, your silence shall assure mee your consent.
And I pray you tell me, Should not the Shepherd feed the flock? Doubtless the conclusion passes for currant, your silence shall assure me your consent.
I must reply with Saint Bernard. The fault is in the ouerseers, Dant Episcopi sanctum Canibus, & Margaritas porcis, Bishops giue that which is holy, (as orders,
I must reply with Saint Bernard. The fault is in the Overseers, Dant Bishops sanctum Canibus, & Margaritas porcis, Bishops give that which is holy, (as order,
Till at length the Counsell of Trent did determine it, decreeing, that they did sinne mortally, Qui digniores, & Ecclesiae magis vtiles pastores, praeficere non curauerint:
Till At length the Counsel of Trent did determine it, decreeing, that they did sin mortally, Qui digniores, & Ecclesiae magis utiles Pastors, praeficere non curauerint:
Quid vsitatius nunc est, quam his conferre Ecclesiae beneficia, qui non quia virtute pollent, literis { que } sunt egregie instituti, Sed quia diu famulati sunt,
Quid usitatius nunc est, quam his confer Ecclesiae Benefices, qui non quia virtute pollent, literis { que } sunt Egregie instituti, Said quia Diu famulati sunt,
quia gynaecia praelatorum arte temperauerint, vel quia sint agnati, siue affines, siue domestici lurcones, qui ad colendn̄ Bacchum, & Cererem magis idonei habeantur, quam ad Cultum diuinum, ad docendum populum, ad gubernationem Ecclesiae.
quia gynaecia Prebendaries arte temperauerint, vel quia sint agnati, siue affnes, siue Domestici lurcones, qui ad colendn Bacchum, & Cererem magis idonei habeantur, quam ad Cultum Divine, ad docendum Populum, ad gubernationem Ecclesiae.
Ideo istis videatis Episcopos malle sacerdotia, quam piis erudis { que } viris conferre, ita vt vel nunc, vel nunquā accidit, quod rudis quidem sed facetus tamen cecinit vates.
Ideo istis videatis Episcopos malle Priesthood, quam piis erudis { que } Viris confer, ita vt vel nunc, vel nunquā accidit, quod rudis quidem sed facetus tamen cecinit vates.
The weake they strengthen not, the sicke they heale not, the broken they binde not vp, they bring not againe what was driuen away, they seeke not what is lost,
The weak they strengthen not, the sick they heal not, the broken they bind not up, they bring not again what was driven away, they seek not what is lost,
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And of this euen the greatest schollers many times doe labour, who vpon a priuate conceit of their owne worth, doe oft abuse good things to the hurt of others.
And of this even the greatest Scholars many times do labour, who upon a private conceit of their own worth, do oft abuse good things to the hurt of Others.
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some want learning, therefore they cannot Preach. Some want Loue, therefore they cannot Pray. And some want Prudence, and therefore they cannot Edifie by their good example. Thus some would, and cannot; some can, and will not;
Some want learning, Therefore they cannot Preach. some want Love, Therefore they cannot Pray. And Some want Prudence, and Therefore they cannot Edify by their good Exampl. Thus Some would, and cannot; Some can, and will not;
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Such vnnaturall dealing neuer came within the compasse of his conceit, and yet such Wolues there are within your fields in sheepes clothing, who kill their Shepheards, wounding some in their good name, opprobriously; some in their bodies, dangerously; some in their estate, iniuriously;
Such unnatural dealing never Come within the compass of his conceit, and yet such Wolves there Are within your fields in Sheep clothing, who kill their Shepherds, wounding Some in their good name, opprobriously; Some in their bodies, dangerously; Some in their estate, injuriously;
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as the good Shepheard sayd, Those that thou gauest me, haue I kept, and none of them is lost. Ioh. 17. 1•. You that are Shepheards (beloued) feede your flockes which depend vpon you;
as the good Shepherd said, Those that thou Gavest me, have I kept, and none of them is lost. John 17. 1•. You that Are Shepherds (Beloved) feed your flocks which depend upon you;
And when the chiefe Shepheard shall appeare, ye shall receiue an incorruptible crowne of glory. 1. Pet. 5.4. You that are sheepe, loue your Shepheards, and giue to them that rule well double honour, especially to such as labour in the word and doctrine.
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive an incorruptible crown of glory. 1. Pet. 5.4. You that Are sheep, love your Shepherds, and give to them that Rule well double honour, especially to such as labour in the word and Doctrine.
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