The clergyman's office, and the clergyman's due a sermon preach'd at the Triennial Visitation of the Right Reverend Father in God Edward, Lord Bishop of Gloucester at Campden, Octob. 7, 1698 / by Robert Morse ...
THE Occasion of St. Paul 's Writing this Excellent Epistle to the Thessalonians, was the ill usage those among them who had embraced the Christian Faith received, together with their Apostle, who had Preach'd it into their Ears,
THE Occasion of Saint Paul is Writing this Excellent Epistle to the Thessalonians, was the ill usage those among them who had embraced the Christian Faith received, together with their Apostle, who had Preached it into their Ears,
The hard Treatment they underwent, was from the Unbelieving Jews, or their Adherents, who liv'd in Thessalonica, or were Inhabitants of some part or other of Macedonia. They were none of them at that distance,
The hard Treatment they underwent, was from the Unbelieving jews, or their Adherents, who lived in Thessalonica, or were Inhabitants of Some part or other of Macedonia. They were none of them At that distance,
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The Good Apostle had dealt very fairly with these Believing Thessalonians, and the other Macedonian Christians; he had told them plainly what they must trust to,
The Good Apostle had dealt very fairly with these Believing Thessalonians, and the other Macedonian Christians; he had told them plainly what they must trust to,
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and the Servant as his Lord, Mat. 10.25. With an Assurance, That Sufferings for Christs sake would not last for ever but the recompence of the reward would, which God the Father, through the Merits of his Son Christ Jesus, would bestow upon them.
and the Servant as his Lord, Mathew 10.25. With an Assurance, That Sufferings for Christ sake would not last for ever but the recompense of the reward would, which God the Father, through the Merits of his Son christ jesus, would bestow upon them.
The danger was, least in the interim, upon a timorous prospect of the Trouble that should intervene, they should be drawn away from the Profession of the Faith, turning aside like a deceitful bow, Psal. 78.57.
The danger was, least in the interim, upon a timorous prospect of the Trouble that should intervene, they should be drawn away from the Profession of the Faith, turning aside like a deceitful bow, Psalm 78.57.
Which Words are several short and pithy Sentences of Exhortation to Believers, how to behave themselves in this World, in order to their being happy in another, not limited wholly to the Thessalonians particular circumstances,
Which Words Are several short and pithy Sentences of Exhortation to Believers, how to behave themselves in this World, in order to their being happy in Another, not limited wholly to the Thessalonians particular Circumstances,
Thirdly, We have a Negative Precept not to quench the Spirit; which includes this Affirmative in it, viz. that we reverence the real gifts of good Ministers, Sound and Orthodox Divines.
Thirdly, We have a Negative Precept not to quench the Spirit; which includes this Affirmative in it, viz. that we Reverence the real Gifts of good Ministers, Found and Orthodox Divines.
and contains this affirmative, that we set an especial value on Genuine Interpretations of the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, meant here by Prophecyings;
and contains this affirmative, that we Set an especial valve on Genuine Interpretations of the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, meant Here by Prophesyings;
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partly by that Sublime Angelical Nature they are of, and partly by that shrewd Experience they have gain'd by the indefatigable diligence they have us'd for some Thousands of Years together, Egged on and Exasperated by an inveterate hatred to Mankind in general.
partly by that Sublime Angelical Nature they Are of, and partly by that shrewd Experience they have gained by the indefatigable diligence they have used for Some Thousands of years together, Egged on and Exasperated by an inveterate hatred to Mankind in general.
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For these being desperate Apostates themselves, and seeing a second Creation ordain'd, as it were, in direct opposition to them, to supply the places in Heaven by these Rebels Eternally lost, a keen and endless Malice inflames them to do all they can, to bring us also into the place of Torments;
For these being desperate Apostates themselves, and seeing a second Creation ordained, as it were, in Direct opposition to them, to supply the places in Heaven by these Rebels Eternally lost, a keen and endless Malice inflames them to do all they can, to bring us also into the place of Torments;
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And also much Animated they have been to persist in these their Diabolical Attempts, by that victory obtained over Primitive Innocence, whereby their Stratagems have gone on with a more fatal success over the infirm Posterity of our Lapsed first Parents.
And also much Animated they have been to persist in these their Diabolical Attempts, by that victory obtained over Primitive Innocence, whereby their Stratagems have gone on with a more fatal success over the infirm Posterity of our Lapsed First Parents.
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such as, Pride, Ambition, Covetousness, Profaneness, Irreligion, Voluptuousness, Intemperance, and the like, which if compli'd with, will draw Men into Destruction and Perdition.
such as, Pride, Ambition, Covetousness, Profaneness, Irreligion, Voluptuousness, Intemperance, and the like, which if complied with, will draw Men into Destruction and Perdition.
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and how is this to be sought, but from our gracious Father in Heaven, who has promis'd to be found of them that seek Him, if they seek him with all their Heart,
and how is this to be sought, but from our gracious Father in Heaven, who has promised to be found of them that seek Him, if they seek him with all their Heart,
and watch thereunto with all perseverance, Eph. 6.18. This he had from our Saviour, who commands us to watch and pray lest we enter into temptation; Mat. 26.41. and always to pray and not to faint, Luke 18.1. We must pray every where, saith St. Paul, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting, 1 Tim. 2.8. By this Prayer to God's Majesty, as we are taught to use it, w• distinguish our selves from Atheists and Heathens;
and watch thereunto with all perseverance, Ephesians 6.18. This he had from our Saviour, who commands us to watch and pray lest we enter into temptation; Mathew 26.41. and always to pray and not to faint, Lycia 18.1. We must pray every where, Says Saint Paul, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting, 1 Tim. 2.8. By this Prayer to God's Majesty, as we Are taught to use it, w• distinguish our selves from Atheists and heathens;
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To this Horace alludes, Serm. Lib. 1. Sat. 8. Olim Truncus eram ficulnus, inutile lignum, Cum faber incertis scamnum faceret ne Priapum Maluit esse Deum.
To this Horace alludes, Sermon Lib. 1. Sat. 8. Once Truncus eram ficulnus, inutile lignum, Cum Faber Incertis scamnum faceret ne Priapum Maluit esse God.
This is the Antidote to keep off the infection of all Spiritual Maladies, the omission whereof is like going out fasting in a time of Epedimical Pestilence, whereby a free Passage lies open for the Contagious Air to insinuate it self,
This is the Antidote to keep off the infection of all Spiritual Maladies, the omission whereof is like going out fasting in a time of Epedimical Pestilence, whereby a free Passage lies open for the Contagious Air to insinuate it self,
The holy Father, and great Penitent, St. Austin, confessed it as a just Judgment of God once upon him, in giving him over to the mischeif of a prevailing temptation,
The holy Father, and great Penitent, Saint Austin, confessed it as a just Judgement of God once upon him, in giving him over to the mischief's of a prevailing temptation,
for when the Ninevites fasted, and prayed, and repented, upon the preaching of Jonas, this made God himself repent, Jonah, 3.10. O the wonderful Efficacy of Devout Praying!
for when the Ninevites fasted, and prayed, and repented, upon the preaching of Jonah, this made God himself Repent, Jonah, 3.10. O the wondered Efficacy of Devout Praying!
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So the Zealous Breath of Hezekiah 's mouth scatter'd, like Chaff before the Wind, the Numerous Host of a Blasphemous Sennaoherib, 2 Kings, chap. 19. ver. 15. &c. and blew them into ruine and destruction.
So the Zealous Breath of Hezekiah is Mouth scattered, like Chaff before the Wind, the Numerous Host of a Blasphemous Sennaoherib, 2 Kings, chap. 19. ver. 15. etc. and blew them into ruin and destruction.
Which I mention not only as an Example of constant Prayer, but also as to the Posture of it, Kneeling, miserably neglected by the Majority, even of our own Communion.
Which I mention not only as an Exampl of constant Prayer, but also as to the Posture of it, Kneeling, miserably neglected by the Majority, even of our own Communion.
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Thus much for the Usefulness and Necessity of Prayer, which is of Three Kinds. 1. Private, in our Closets. 2. Domestick, with our Families. 3. Common, with the Church.
Thus much for the Usefulness and Necessity of Prayer, which is of Three Kinds. 1. Private, in our Closets. 2. Domestic, with our Families. 3. Common, with the Church.
what Comfort it brings to an humble Penitent, though he say no more but with the Poor Publican in the Gospel, smiting his Breast, God be Merciful to me a Sinner.
what Comfort it brings to an humble Penitent, though he say no more but with the Poor Publican in the Gospel, smiting his Breast, God be Merciful to me a Sinner.
The Words are (St. Luke, Chap. 21. and Ver. 26.) Always, that is upon all Opportunities, especially upon the Lord's Day, and other Feasts and Fasts of the Church.
The Words Are (Saint Lycia, Chap. 21. and Ver. 26.) Always, that is upon all Opportunities, especially upon the Lord's Day, and other Feasts and Fasts of the Church.
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or with our Families in some particular cases; (though there I think Forms, generally speaking, most proper to be observ'd) yet for the Church of God, I esteem Forms of Prayer,
or with our Families in Some particular cases; (though there I think Forms, generally speaking, most proper to be observed) yet for the Church of God, I esteem Forms of Prayer,
Only let me add this, with all humble Submission to you (my Reverend and Learned Brethren of the Clergy) to beseech you still to use the Prayers of the Church, with such Decency and Devotion,
Only let me add this, with all humble Submission to you (my Reverend and Learned Brothers of the Clergy) to beseech you still to use the Prayers of the Church, with such Decency and Devotion,
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for the Purity of the Reformed Religion, and the Benefits of the Gospel Light, which we enjoy in this our Goshen. That we are not overwhelmed by the Darkness of Popish Superstition, by those sundry and late Attempts that have been made to bereave us of this Happiness;
for the Purity of the Reformed Religion, and the Benefits of the Gospel Light, which we enjoy in this our Goshen. That we Are not overwhelmed by the Darkness of Popish Superstition, by those sundry and late Attempts that have been made to bereave us of this Happiness;
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And that will induce God, when he sees us thus greateful to him, to continue us in the state we are now, Objects of his Divine Favour, in the preservation of our Church,
And that will induce God, when he sees us thus grateful to him, to continue us in the state we Are now, Objects of his Divine Favour, in the preservation of our Church,
that you have such for your Pastors, as are able to confute all Gainsayers, able and willing to instruct you in all the necessary Points of Salvation, rightly dividing the word of God,
that you have such for your Pastors, as Are able to confute all Gainsayers, able and willing to instruct you in all the necessary Points of Salvation, rightly dividing the word of God,
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such as instruct your Children in the Fundamentals of Christianity; the Excellent Church Catechism; and your selves, as well as them, in the Exposition of it;
such as instruct your Children in the Fundamentals of Christianity; the Excellent Church Catechism; and your selves, as well as them, in the Exposition of it;
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tho' surrounded with Persecutions, much more we who have no disturbance in our Religion, as the poor Afflicted Protestants now in France and Savoy, and other places have, whom God of his All-sufficient Grace support, God of his Infinite Goodness in his due time deliver.
though surrounded with Persecutions, much more we who have no disturbance in our Religion, as the poor Afflicted Protestants now in France and Savoy, and other places have, whom God of his All-sufficient Grace support, God of his Infinite goodness in his due time deliver.
The holy Ghost descended visibly, in Cloven Tongues, like as of Fire, as appears from Acts, Second and Third, from whence this passage of not Quenching the Spirit, seems to be deriv'd.
The holy Ghost descended visibly, in Cloven Tongues, like as of Fire, as appears from Acts, Second and Third, from whence this passage of not Quenching the Spirit, seems to be derived.
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And to Give them their due, tho' many Enthusiasts boast of Inspiration, Extraordinary Call, and Apostolical Endowments, to qualify them for the Work of the Ministery, they pretend not to the Gift of Tongues;
And to Give them their endue, though many Enthusiasts boast of Inspiration, Extraordinary Call, and Apostolical Endowments, to qualify them for the Work of the Ministry, they pretend not to the Gift of Tongues;
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but they have been Subtile Popish Priests in Masquerade, who in Mechanical Dresses, have endeavoured to make men believe, that they never had any learned Education,
but they have been Subtle Popish Priests in Masquerade, who in Mechanical Dresses, have endeavoured to make men believe, that they never had any learned Education,
and yet that is not mentioned amongst any of the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, described at large in 1 Cor. 12. nor in any other place of Holy Scripture beside.
and yet that is not mentioned among any of the Gifts of the Holy Ghost, described At large in 1 Cor. 12. nor in any other place of Holy Scripture beside.
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as well as the Evil Spirit on the Children of Disobedience? Eph. 2.2. I Answer Yes, without doubt, so as to assist all those that use honest Endeavours,
as well as the Evil Spirit on the Children of Disobedience? Ephesians 2.2. I Answer Yes, without doubt, so as to assist all those that use honest Endeavours,
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For my part (and I doubt not the concurrent Sentiments of all unprejudic'd and considerate Persons) I give no credit to any that arrogate to themselves a Supernatural Call to the Ministry.
For my part (and I doubt not the concurrent Sentiments of all unprejudiced and considerate Persons) I give no credit to any that arrogate to themselves a Supernatural Call to the Ministry.
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With great and profound Humility, we Sons of the Church of England, are ready to acknowledge, That the best Men of us all are unable to act any good thing,
With great and profound Humility, we Sons of the Church of England, Are ready to acknowledge, That the best Men of us all Are unable to act any good thing,
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But how unlikely is it, and indeed absurd, to imagine, That God should deny us the Blessings of his Holy Spirit, who are always praying for its Sanctifying Influences, kind and benign Assistances,
But how unlikely is it, and indeed absurd, to imagine, That God should deny us the Blessings of his Holy Spirit, who Are always praying for its Sanctifying Influences, kind and benign Assistances,
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Certainly our Heavenly Father hath always been more propitious to the sedulous Endeavours of his Pious Servant, joyning the help of his Spirit with ordinary means;
Certainly our Heavenly Father hath always been more propitious to the sedulous Endeavours of his Pious Servant, joining the help of his Spirit with ordinary means;
as have had good Education, have been such Studious Preparers of themselves for their Sacred Office, that as it would be presumption in them in the highest degree, to expect Miracles in these Days, to make them Learned Rabbins extempore of Illiterate Men,
as have had good Education, have been such Studious Preparers of themselves for their Sacred Office, that as it would be presumption in them in the highest degree, to expect Miracles in these Days, to make them Learned Rabbis extempore of Illiterate Men,
as being qualify'd for the Work in the usual Method, as the Nature of our Establish'd Church requires, viz. by being taught the Learned Tongues in their youthful Days, Philosophical Insititutions in their fresher Academick Gowns (which Philosophy is justly Stiled the Hand-maid to Divinity ) and afterward in the Maturity of their Judgments, have searched into the great Truths of the Christian Religion, Perused the Councils, Fathers and Primitive Writers,
as being qualified for the Work in the usual Method, as the Nature of our Established Church requires, viz. by being taught the Learned Tongues in their youthful Days, Philosophical Insititutions in their fresher Academic Gowns (which Philosophy is justly Styled the Handmaid to Divinity) and afterwards in the Maturity of their Judgments, have searched into the great Truths of the Christian Religion, Perused the Councils, Father's and Primitive Writers,
as St. Jude speaks, ver. 22. endeavouring to win them, together with the Strength of Arguments, by all the Sweetness of Temper imaginable, Brotherly Love and Respect, Neighbourly Visits, especially in any Affliction, extraordinary Emergency or Occasion;
as Saint U^de speaks, ver. 22. endeavouring to win them, together with the Strength of Arguments, by all the Sweetness of Temper imaginable, Brotherly Love and Respect, Neighbourly Visits, especially in any Affliction, extraordinary Emergency or Occasion;
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Divines that have been Episcopally Ordain'd, according to the custom of the Church from the Apostles times, having been strictly examined as to their Abilities before admitted Graduates in the Universities;
Divines that have been Episcopally Ordained, according to the custom of the Church from the Apostles times, having been strictly examined as to their Abilities before admitted Graduates in the Universities;
These are the Levites that (as the Scripture speaks) the Laity are not to forsake as long as they live upon the earth, Deut. 12.19. such are to be reverenc'd for their works sake, the Message which they came upon, being no less than the Reconciliation of Men to God;
These Are the Levites that (as the Scripture speaks) the Laity Are not to forsake as long as they live upon the earth, Deuteronomy 12.19. such Are to be reverenced for their works sake, the Message which they Come upon, being no less than the Reconciliation of Men to God;
None should rob them of their Tithes and Dues, which is call'd robbing of God, Malac. the 3d. and v. 8. and such sacriligious Persons are said to be cursed with a Curse in the verse following;
None should rob them of their Tithes and Dues, which is called robbing of God, Malachi the 3d. and v. 8. and such sacrilegious Persons Are said to be cursed with a Curse in the verse following;
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And that all we that are Ministers of Christ, and Stewards of the Mysteries of God, may be found faithful in our several Stations, which is required of us v. 2 of that Chapter.
And that all we that Are Ministers of christ, and Stewards of the Mysteres of God, may be found faithful in our several Stations, which is required of us v. 2 of that Chapter.
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and soundness of our Doctrine, we may save both our selves and them that hear us, 1 Tim. 4.16. 4. Which introduces the Fourth and last Particular, Despise not Prophecying, i. e.
and soundness of our Doctrine, we may save both our selves and them that hear us, 1 Tim. 4.16. 4. Which introduces the Fourth and last Particular, Despise not Prophesying, i. e.
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Genuine Interpretations of the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, nor consequently those that make them, such as labour in the Word and Doctrine, as the Apostle's expression is to Timothy, 1 Tim. 5.17.
Genuine Interpretations of the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures, nor consequently those that make them, such as labour in the Word and Doctrine, as the Apostle's expression is to Timothy, 1 Tim. 5.17.
and the exciting our Brethren, from the Examples, Precepts, Promises, and Threats thereof, how to deport themselves, is our Ministerial Office and Duty.
and the exciting our Brothers, from the Examples, Precepts, Promises, and Treats thereof, how to deport themselves, is our Ministerial Office and Duty.
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That the word Prophecy is Interpreting Scripture and preaching upon it, is evident from the 14 Chap. of the 1 Ep. to the Cor. v. 1. Follow after Charity, and desire spiritual gifts,
That the word Prophecy is Interpreting Scripture and preaching upon it, is evident from the 14 Chap. of the 1 Epistle to the Cor. v. 1. Follow After Charity, and desire spiritual Gifts,
The word doth always imply such as are indu'd with a Spirit of foretelling future Events, but as Grammarians, informs us, naturally signifies no more than a Procurator, or Prolocutor, speaking from,
The word does always imply such as Are endued with a Spirit of foretelling future Events, but as Grammarians, informs us, naturally signifies no more than a Procurator, or Prolocutor, speaking from,
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Upon this account the Jewish High-Priest was a Prophet to his People, who entring into the Sanctum Sanctorum, the Holy of Holies, to inform himself of God's Will, was to reveal the same to the People.
Upon this account the Jewish High-Priest was a Prophet to his People, who entering into the Sanctum Sanctorum, the Holy of Holies, to inform himself of God's Will, was to reveal the same to the People.
and he shall be to thee a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God, Exod. 4.16. That which is here render'd Spokesman, Orator, or Prolocutor, is Chap. 7.5. Interpreted Prophet.
and he shall be to thee a Mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God, Exod 4.16. That which is Here rendered Spokesman, Orator, or Prolocutor, is Chap. 7.5. Interpreted Prophet.
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Whence may be inferr'd, that the Appellation of Prophet may be ascribed, not improperly, to them who in Christian Congregations have a due Ministerial Call to put up publick Petitions for their People,
Whence may be inferred, that the Appellation of Prophet may be ascribed, not improperly, to them who in Christian Congregations have a due Ministerial Call to put up public Petitions for their People,
Now, though the Word of God it self, in this degenerate Age, is despised by many evil Men, under the Notion of Reveal'd Religion, which they are great Contemners of,
Now, though the Word of God it self, in this degenerate Age, is despised by many evil Men, under the Notion of Revealed Religion, which they Are great Contemners of,
and which ought to be a Terror to them, from the Examples of others, as being spoken on the like occasion, Acts 13.41. Behold the desisers, and wonder, and perish.
and which ought to be a Terror to them, from the Examples of Others, as being spoken on the like occasion, Acts 13.41. Behold the desisers, and wonder, and perish.
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And what if the Romanists vilifie this Word of God in comparison with their Traditions, their Foolish and Ridiculous Legends (as the Pharisees of old) is it ever the worse in it self? No, 'tis for this very reason that they do it, assign'd by St. John, chap. 3.20. Every one that doth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
And what if the Romanists vilify this Word of God in comparison with their Traditions, their Foolish and Ridiculous Legends (as the Pharisees of old) is it ever the Worse in it self? No, it's for this very reason that they do it, assigned by Saint John, chap. 3.20. Every one that does evil hates the Light, neither comes to the Light, lest his Deeds should be reproved.
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As to us Ministers of the Church of England, we desire upon all accounts to have the Scripture for our Test, To the Law and to the Testimony, as Isaiah speaks, Isa. 8.20. They who speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
As to us Ministers of the Church of England, we desire upon all accounts to have the Scripture for our Test, To the Law and to the Testimony, as Isaiah speaks, Isaiah 8.20. They who speak not according to this word, it is Because there is no Light in them.
If the Scripture be not on our side, let none bid us God speed, or wish us good luck in the Name of the Lord, 2 John 10. Maledictus est, saith St. Austin, qui quidpiam praedicat, praeterquam, quod in Scripturis legis & Evangelii recepimus.
If the Scripture be not on our side, let none bid us God speed, or wish us good luck in the Name of the Lord, 2 John 10. Maledictus est, Says Saint Austin, qui quidpiam praedicat, Except, quod in Scriptures Legis & Evangelii recepimus.
But (as it hath been sufficiently prov'd against all our Adversaries) if we act consonantly to the Word of God, derive the Authority of our Commission and Doctrine from thence,
But (as it hath been sufficiently proved against all our Adversaries) if we act consonantly to the Word of God, derive the authority of our Commission and Doctrine from thence,
then they that despise us, despise Christ that sent us, and our Heavenly Father that sent Him, Luk. 10.19. Despise not man but God, who hath given unto us his holy Spirit, 1 Thes. 4.8. St. Paul tells us, 2 Tim. 3. That the Scriptures are able to make us wise unto Salvation, through Faith which is in Christ Jesus:
then they that despise us, despise christ that sent us, and our Heavenly Father that sent Him, Luk. 10.19. Despise not man but God, who hath given unto us his holy Spirit, 1 Thebes 4.8. Saint Paul tells us, 2 Tim. 3. That the Scriptures Are able to make us wise unto Salvation, through Faith which is in christ jesus:
NONLATINALPHABET, The Man of God, that is the Teacher or Preacher of the Gospel, sent, and authorised by God, may by the Study of the Scriptures be supply'd upon all Occasions to discharge his Duty towards Men's precious Souls, committed to his care.
, The Man of God, that is the Teacher or Preacher of the Gospel, sent, and authorised by God, may by the Study of the Scriptures be supplied upon all Occasions to discharge his Duty towards Men's precious Souls, committed to his care.
The necessity of these publick Instructions from the Publick, may be deduc'd from Rom. 10.14, 15. How shall they call on him, on whom they have not believ'd? And how shall they believe in Him, of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a Preacher? And how shall they preach except they be sent? As it is written,
The necessity of these public Instructions from the Public, may be deduced from Rom. 10.14, 15. How shall they call on him, on whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him, of whom they have not herd? And how shall they hear without a Preacher? And how shall they preach except they be sent? As it is written,
as not usurping the Office of the Ministery, but having receiv'd the Laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery, NONLATINALPHABET, the Bishops, as the Word signifies; no Inferiour Novel Imposition.
as not usurping the Office of the Ministry, but having received the Laying on of the Hands of the Presbytery,, the Bishops, as the Word signifies; no Inferior Novel Imposition.
The Greek Words, NONLATINALPHABET, those are set, or rule over you, signifie the Bishops of the several Churches in those days, call'd in the first times NONLATINALPHABET,
The Greek Words,, those Are Set, or Rule over you, signify the Bishops of the several Churches in those days, called in the First times,
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As appears then, Preaching was one of the Bishop's principal Works of old, which since they cannot do so constantly in all places now adays, their Diocesses being so large,
As appears then, Preaching was one of the Bishop's principal Works of old, which since they cannot do so constantly in all places now adais, their Dioceses being so large,
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and their Avocations so frequent upon diverse accounts, our Church has found it necessary to have settled Parochial Ministers, who are to be Faithful and Wise Stewards under Christ and them, Rectors or Rulers over God's Houshold, the Church, to give them their Portion of Meat, Spiritual Sustenance for their Souls, in due Season.
and their Avocations so frequent upon diverse accounts, our Church has found it necessary to have settled Parochial Ministers, who Are to be Faithful and Wise Stewards under christ and them, Rectors or Rulers over God's Household, the Church, to give them their Portion of Meat, Spiritual Sustenance for their Souls, in due Season.
who like Timothy, from your Youth have Study'd the Word of God, and ever since made it your Employment and Delight together, to Consult these Lively Oracles:
who like Timothy, from your Youth have Studied the Word of God, and ever since made it your Employment and Delight together, to Consult these Lively Oracles:
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Hence you are to supply your selves with Materials, as the Apostle speaks in this Chapter, v. 14. where my Text is, To warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak,
Hence you Are to supply your selves with Materials, as the Apostle speaks in this Chapter, v. 14. where my Text is, To warn them that Are unruly, Comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak,
To preserve your Flocks from the Inroads of Wolves in Sheeps clothing, to spare no Pains to reduce the lost or straggling Sheep, from the Example of the good Shepherd in the Gospel, That bore him on his shoulders rejoicing, Luke 15.5.
To preserve your Flocks from the Inroads of Wolves in Sheep clothing, to spare no Pains to reduce the lost or straggling Sheep, from the Exampl of the good Shepherd in the Gospel, That boar him on his shoulders rejoicing, Luke 15.5.
Hence, like Boanerges, the Sons of Thunder, whilst you proclaim the Terrors of the Lord against hardned and presumptuous Sinners, you are to Animate the timerous and weak of Faith, that they despair not, pouring Oil into their Wounds,
Hence, like Boanerges, the Sons of Thunder, while you proclaim the Terrors of the Lord against hardened and presumptuous Sinners, you Are to Animate the timorous and weak of Faith, that they despair not, pouring Oil into their Wounds,
and shewing them what a Gracious God, upon unfeigned Repentance, they have to deal with. And as the Apostle speaks to the Galatians, Gal. 6.1. to restore such as are overtaken in a Fault.
and showing them what a Gracious God, upon unfeigned Repentance, they have to deal with. And as the Apostle speaks to the Galatians, Gal. 6.1. to restore such as Are overtaken in a Fault.
