The pastors charge and cure, or, A sermon first preached in Latine at Oxford and afterwards translated by the author the preaching of which created the author much trouble, and in the winding up of all, suspension from his ministery, and thereupon inforcement to leave his native countrey / by Nath. White, pastor of a congregation at summer islands.
THE PASTORS CHARGE AND CƲRE: OR, A Sermon at first preached in Latine at Oxford, and afterwards translated by the Author. TEXT ACTS 20. VERS. 28. Take heed therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Over-seers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Bloud.
THE PASTORS CHARGE AND CƲRE: OR, A Sermon At First preached in Latin At Oxford, and afterwards translated by the Author. TEXT ACTS 20. VERS. 28. Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own Blood.
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& O yee my Brethren much to be respected in Christ Jesus, is a part of that heavenly Sermon of St. Pauls, which he made to the Elders of Ephesus, being assembled at Miletus. But before I come to the particular Explication of it, it is necessary that I set before your eyes the occasion of the words.
& Oh ye my Brothers much to be respected in christ jesus, is a part of that heavenly Sermon of Saint Paul's, which he made to the Elders of Ephesus, being assembled At Miletus. But before I come to the particular Explication of it, it is necessary that I Set before your eyes the occasion of the words.
so throughly sanctified) with the good leave of this learned Assembly, that I tip up from the bottome the History, that so the cause which moved the Apostle to utter these words, may shew it selfe as resplendently as the Sun from under a cloud.
so thoroughly sanctified) with the good leave of this learned Assembly, that I tip up from the bottom the History, that so the cause which moved the Apostle to utter these words, may show it self as resplendently as the Sun from under a cloud.
This blessed Apostle, the up-roare being ceased, which Demetrius had raised at Ephesus, having gone over Macedonia, and some Cities of Greece, having also left behind him Troas, where he raised to life Eutychus, and Assos, and Mitylene, and Samos, and Trogillium, at last came to Miletus, whither the Elders of Ephesus being called, he admonishing them of his doctrine,
This blessed Apostle, the uproar being ceased, which Demetrius had raised At Ephesus, having gone over Macedonia, and Some Cities of Greece, having also left behind him Troas, where he raised to life Eutychus, and Assos, and Mitylene, and Samos, and Trogillium, At last Come to Miletus, whither the Elders of Ephesus being called, he admonishing them of his Doctrine,
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and proposing unto them his own example for imitation, and commending unto them the care and administration of the Churches, with a vehement attestation after this manner spake unto them:
and proposing unto them his own Exampl for imitation, and commending unto them the care and administration of the Churches, with a vehement attestation After this manner spoke unto them:
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It is not needfull, my beloved Brethren, that I rehearse unto you my candid sincerity in the businesse of the Gospel, yee your selves are luculent and approved witnesses of my conversation amongst you,
It is not needful, my Beloved Brothers, that I rehearse unto you my candid sincerity in the business of the Gospel, ye your selves Are luculent and approved Witnesses of my Conversation among you,
& after what manner I have been with you at all seasons from the first day that I came into Asia, that I have not hunted after popular applause and vain glory,
& After what manner I have been with you At all seasons from the First day that I Come into Asia, that I have not hunted After popular applause and vain glory,
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and a most bitter and shamefull death) have suffered many and grievous things of the Jewes my Countreymen and Kinsmen, the sworn enemies of the name of a Christian;
and a most bitter and shameful death) have suffered many and grievous things of the Jews my Countrymen and Kinsmen, the sworn enemies of the name of a Christian;
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which Jewes that they might hinder the course of the gloriou• Gospel, and that the grace of Christ might in no wise be communicated to the Genriles by my Ministery, these laid ginnes and snares to intrap me,
which Jews that they might hinder the course of the gloriou• Gospel, and that the grace of christ might in no wise be communicated to the Gentiles by my Ministry, these laid begins and snares to entrap me,
Moreover, I have set my selfe before you as an example, by doing and suffering all things, that you might continue constantly in the purity of the Gospel,
Moreover, I have Set my self before you as an Exampl, by doing and suffering all things, that you might continue constantly in the purity of the Gospel,
Take heed therefore unto your selves, and to all the Flock, &c. ] that is, take heed that you be not wanting to your selves, look to it, you having put your hands to the Plough, that you look not back;
Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the Flock, etc. ] that is, take heed that you be not wanting to your selves, look to it, you having put your hands to the Plough, that you look not back;
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and with the like integrity, pursue the care of that flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, i. e. Overseers, that you minister unto the sheep of Christ wholsome food in due season,
and with the like integrity, pursue the care of that flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops, i. e. Overseers, that you minister unto the sheep of christ wholesome food in due season,
which congregation, since it hath been so deare to God, that he hath redeemed it with the pretious bloud of his only begotten Sonne, it is not negligently to be cared for of you,
which congregation, since it hath been so deer to God, that he hath redeemed it with the precious blood of his only begotten Son, it is not negligently to be cared for of you,
neither should any such fact at any time be committed by you, that a Merchandize of so great price should perish through your carelesnesse and negligence.
neither should any such fact At any time be committed by you, that a Merchandise of so great price should perish through your carelessness and negligence.
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Yee see (welbeloved Fathers and Brethren) whither the words (at the first blush) look, what the drift and scope of them is, viz. that the Guardians of the Church should with all possible care take heed both to themselves,
Ye see (well-beloved Father's and Brothers) whither the words (At the First blush) look, what the drift and scope of them is, viz. that the Guardians of the Church should with all possible care take heed both to themselves,
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This is that which I could wish from the very ground of my heart might take place in our age, in which a very evill custome of neglecting of themselves and the Church of God, hath gotten footing,
This is that which I could wish from the very ground of my heart might take place in our age, in which a very evil custom of neglecting of themselves and the Church of God, hath got footing,
would to God (as Bernard hath it in his Sermon to the Ministery of his time) that the Pastors of the Church could be found as diligent to eye their Charge,
would to God (as Bernard hath it in his Sermon to the Ministry of his time) that the Pastors of the Church could be found as diligent to eye their Charge,
and that they would not suffer that to be said of them which the Psalmist long since hath said, My lovers and my friends stand aloofe from my soare, this is a most just complaint,
and that they would not suffer that to be said of them which the Psalmist long since hath said, My lovers and my Friends stand aloof from my soar, this is a most just complaint,
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But if it shall fall out otherwise, (but farre be it from me that I should be fore-stal'd in my opinion concerning you) I shall bewaile my labour and travel spent in vain. But to the purpose.
But if it shall fallen out otherwise, (but Far be it from me that I should be fore-staled in my opinion Concerning you) I shall bewail my labour and travel spent in vain. But to the purpose.
The first of which is the Charge it selfe, the attention that ought to be in Pastors, in the first word of the Text, Attendite, be yee attentive, or heedfull, Take yee heed.
The First of which is the Charge it self, the attention that ought to be in Pastors, in the First word of the Text, Attendite, be ye attentive, or heedful, Take ye heed.
The third is the intention of this Charge, of this Attention (as we speak in Schools) that is, with what Arguments the Apostle doth intend, that is, doth make this their attention more attentive, with which he doth stretch or strain their attention to the very height, and they truly are foure.
The third is the intention of this Charge, of this Attention (as we speak in Schools) that is, with what Arguments the Apostle does intend, that is, does make this their attention more attentive, with which he does stretch or strain their attention to the very height, and they truly Are foure.
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The first is that bond and tie that is upon them in respect of the Flock which they have the charge and oversight of, they are made the Overseers of it, the care of it is committed peculiarly to them,
The First is that bound and tie that is upon them in respect of the Flock which they have the charge and oversight of, they Are made the Overseers of it, the care of it is committed peculiarly to them,
The fourth is, That the Lord hath testified by an excellent example, in what price and esteem he hath the Church, He hath redeemed it with his own bloud. These are the parts.
The fourth is, That the Lord hath testified by an excellent Exampl, in what price and esteem he hath the Church, He hath redeemed it with his own blood. These Are the parts.
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Now, should I peak of all these things at large, a river of Tullies eloquence would not suffice, I will therfore with Hierome imitate those who doe delineate the vast circumference of the earth in a little Table:
Now, should I peak of all these things At large, a river of Yields eloquence would not suffice, I will Therefore with Jerome imitate those who do delineate the vast circumference of the earth in a little Table:
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I will present unto you things shadowed, not expressed, which whilst (according to my ability) I doe endeavour to performe, doe thou who sittest upon the Throne,
I will present unto you things shadowed, not expressed, which while (according to my ability) I do endeavour to perform, do thou who Sittest upon the Throne,
for those whom he calleth Elders in the 17. verse of this Chapter, he calleth the very same persons Bishops in this verse, (as Lorinus hath observed) and Oecumenius teacheth, that in the New Testament the names of Bishops and Presbyters are taken promiscuously, to whom Hierome, Chrysostome, Lyranus, Carthusianus, Hugo, and many others give their consent.
for those whom he calls Elders in the 17. verse of this Chapter, he calls the very same Persons Bishops in this verse, (as Lorinus hath observed) and Oecumenius Teaches, that in the New Testament the names of Bishops and Presbyters Are taken promiscuously, to whom Jerome, Chrysostom, Lyranus, Carthusianus, Hugo, and many Others give their consent.
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So then yee see by this, that none are exempted from this care, whosoever they be that are Pastors of the Church of God, they must attend, they must take heed,
So then ye see by this, that none Are exempted from this care, whosoever they be that Are Pastors of the Church of God, they must attend, they must take heed,
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In the 31. verse, he saith therefore, Be yee watchfull, which is, as if he should have said, I doe give you to understand again and again, that the businesse you have taken upon you, is a businesse hard and difficult, a businesse that doth require attentive eares, watchfull eyes;
In the 31. verse, he Says Therefore, Be ye watchful, which is, as if he should have said, I do give you to understand again and again, that the business you have taken upon you, is a business hard and difficult, a business that does require attentive ears, watchful eyes;
attentive eares, and therefore attend yee; vigilant eyes, and therefore watch yee: Neither, without doubt, were these things uttered rashly and inconsideratly:
attentive ears, and Therefore attend ye; vigilant eyes, and Therefore watch ye: Neither, without doubt, were these things uttered rashly and inconsiderately:
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But (to speak the truth, and as the thing is) the Latin word Attendite, which signifieth to attend, doth not satisfie me in all things, the word in the originall is more full NONLATINALPHABET, which sounds as much in Latin as Adhibite, lay to,
But (to speak the truth, and as the thing is) the Latin word Attendite, which signifies to attend, does not satisfy me in all things, the word in the original is more full, which sounds as much in Latin as Adhibite, lay to,
But what must they apply? Why, doubtlesse, seeing there is nothing concluded, certainly the Apostle would be understood to speak indefinitly, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, apply your eares,
But what must they apply? Why, doubtless, seeing there is nothing concluded, Certainly the Apostle would be understood to speak indefinitely,, that is, apply your ears,
The Apostle affirmeth thus much in the word attendite, attend ye, or take ye heed; for this word attend, is an operative word (as the Lawyers speak) a word that imports labour and industry;
The Apostle Affirmeth thus much in the word Attendite, attend you, or take you heed; for this word attend, is an operative word (as the Lawyers speak) a word that imports labour and industry;
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And againe, teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you, NONLATINALPHABET, it is a faithfull saying, saith the Apostle, He that desireth the 1 Tim 3.1. office of a Bishop, desireth a good work;
And again, teach them to observe all things that I have commanded you,, it is a faithful saying, Says the Apostle, He that Desires the 1 Time 3.1. office of a Bishop, Desires a good work;
But I proceed, he that will reade Pauls Epistles to Timothy, shall finde abundantly this truth confirmed in 2 Tim. 4. v. 5. he thus saith, Watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an Euangelist, make full proof of thy Ministery:
But I proceed, he that will read Paul's Epistles to Timothy, shall find abundantly this truth confirmed in 2 Tim. 4. v. 5. he thus Says, Watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy Ministry:
and hard to be born, and lay them on the shoulders of Timothy, he himself refusing to touch them with the least of his singers? No verily, he was in labours more abundant, in journeying often, in weariness, & painfulness, in watchings often;
and hard to be born, and lay them on the shoulders of Timothy, he himself refusing to touch them with the least of his singers? No verily, he was in labours more abundant, in journeying often, in weariness, & painfulness, in watchings often;
But what do I speak of Paul? when as the great Shepheard, the Prince of Pastors, long since, breathed forth this notable saying, Oportet me operari, I must work the work of him that sent me, whilest it is day:
But what do I speak of Paul? when as the great Shepherd, the Prince of Pastors, long since, breathed forth this notable saying, Oportet me operari, I must work the work of him that sent me, whilst it is day:
I am deceived if it would not somewhat retard your winged posting to the verticall point of Ecclesiasticall honour and preferment, yee would not hasten with so much boldnesse and alacrity to honours, if yee were sensible that they were burthens,
I am deceived if it would not somewhat retard your winged posting to the vertical point of Ecclesiastical honour and preferment, ye would not hasten with so much boldness and alacrity to honours, if ye were sensible that they were burdens,
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If thou hadst known, saith Chrysostome in his third Homily upon the Acts of the Apostles, that a Bishop ought to carry the burdens of all, without doubt you would not at any time make such hast to the Primacy,
If thou Hadst known, Says Chrysostom in his third Homily upon the Acts of the Apostles, that a Bishop ought to carry the burdens of all, without doubt you would not At any time make such haste to the Primacy,
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But woe and alas, the meditation of this burden slips out of mens minds, whilst every one (as Augustine eloquently speaks) thus discourseth with himselfe, What doth this appertain unto me? Let every one doe what he will,
But woe and alas, the meditation of this burden slips out of men's minds, while every one (as Augustine eloquently speaks) thus discourseth with himself, What does this appertain unto me? Let every one doe what he will,
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May it please you to heare what that pious and devout reformer of manners wittily though tartly cast in the teeth of his own age, Men eye the glory onely (saith he) but look not at the penalty:
May it please you to hear what that pious and devout reformer of manners wittily though tartly cast in the teeth of his own age, Men eye the glory only (Says he) but look not At the penalty:
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Doe you mark what the Oracle of his time, Bernard, saith? would to God this were not the disease of our age, there is a sort of dainty delicate Pastors who will seek and sue for fat Benefices, that they may attire themselves gorgeously, live idlely;
Do you mark what the Oracle of his time, Bernard, Says? would to God this were not the disease of our age, there is a sort of dainty delicate Pastors who will seek and sue for fat Benefices, that they may attire themselves gorgeously, live idly;
Neverthelesse, my Brethren and Fathers, I beseech you suffer your selves to be somewhat wrought upon, to be somewhat stirred and moved by this that I have spoken,
Nevertheless, my Brothers and Father's, I beseech you suffer your selves to be somewhat wrought upon, to be somewhat stirred and moved by this that I have spoken,
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namely, Impiety and Superstition, and doe we sit still together with folded hands? or rising, doe we through our carelesnesse and negligence open the gate to an enemy rushing in upon us? Our great Lord and Master, that great Housholder of the world, being to goe farre away,
namely, Impiety and Superstition, and do we fit still together with folded hands? or rising, do we through our carelessness and negligence open the gate to an enemy rushing in upon us? Our great Lord and Master, that great Householder of the world, being to go Far away,
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But is this (according to the command of our Lord and Master) to occupy, to seek our own profits, our own pleasure, to give our mindes to ease and rest, to fancy and favour silence? These are foule filthy Napkings in which we have slothfully laid up these Talents, which should rather have been hired out to the Bankers.
But is this (according to the command of our Lord and Master) to occupy, to seek our own profits, our own pleasure, to give our minds to ease and rest, to fancy and favour silence? These Are foul filthy Napkings in which we have slothfully laid up these Talents, which should rather have been hired out to the Bankers.
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Wherefore my beloved brethren, let it be lawfull for me to intreat you, yea, to adjure you by your owne soules, by the bowels and wounds of Christ, by the terrible judgement feat before which one day we must all appeare, to be willing to adorn and perfect your Ministeries with holy labourings and workings.
Wherefore my Beloved brothers, let it be lawful for me to entreat you, yea, to adjure you by your own Souls, by the bowels and wounds of christ, by the terrible judgement feat before which one day we must all appear, to be willing to adorn and perfect your Ministeries with holy labourings and workings.
Take heed to your selves and to the Flock, preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine, let every man study to shew himself to God a work man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Take heed to your selves and to the Flock, preach the Word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and Doctrine, let every man study to show himself to God a work man that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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O most sweet and soul-ravishing voice, in comparison of which the heavenly harmony it selfe is harsh and unt•nable, We done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast been faithfull in a little.
O most sweet and Soul ravishing voice, in comparison of which the heavenly harmony it self is harsh and unt•nable, We done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful in a little.
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The holy Apostle would have you to be attentive to your selves as you are Christians, to the Flock as you are Pastors, to both as you are Overseers; but first to your selves:
The holy Apostle would have you to be attentive to your selves as you Are Christians, to the Flock as you Are Pastors, to both as you Are Overseers; but First to your selves:
to your selves, for unlesse you take heed to your selves, who shall take heed unto you? For who shall keep the Keepers? Or, if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? To your selves,
to your selves, for unless you take heed to your selves, who shall take heed unto you? For who shall keep the Keepers? Or, if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? To your selves,
and who will commit another mans to him that is not faithfull in his own? Christ said unto Peter watching, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
and who will commit Another men to him that is not faithful in his own? christ said unto Peter watching, When thou art converted, strengthen thy brothers.
When thou art converted, afterward he would have this his care to extend it self to others also, strengthen thy brethren. A little after Christ saith to Peter, being halfe asleep, Simon, sleepest thou? namely thou, whose duty it is to give heed to others, to awaken others, dost thou sleep? dost thou not take heed unto thy self? This seemed to Christ to be absurd and foolish; and truly so it is.
When thou art converted, afterwards he would have this his care to extend it self to Others also, strengthen thy brothers. A little After christ Says to Peter, being half asleep, Simon, Sleepest thou? namely thou, whose duty it is to give heed to Others, to awaken Others, dost thou sleep? dost thou not take heed unto thy self? This seemed to christ to be absurd and foolish; and truly so it is.
and without blame, which the Scripture requireth in every Pastor. He that will but read St. Pauls Epistles to Timothy, shall find this sufficiently confirmed .
and without blame, which the Scripture requires in every Pastor. He that will but read Saint Paul's Epistles to Timothy, shall find this sufficiently confirmed.
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And in Chap. 4. v. 12 of the same Epistle, he saith, Be thou an example of the beleevers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
And in Chap. 4. v. 12 of the same Epistle, he Says, Be thou an Exampl of the believers, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity.
And in his Epistle to Titus he thus speaketh: For a Bishop Titus 1.7. must be blamelesse, as the Steward of God, not self-willed, not proud, not given to wine not soon angry, &c. But what should I dwell any longer on a Doctrine so clear & perspicuous? God when he did forbid any of the seed of Aaron having any blemish, to approach neere to offer the bread of the Lord:
And in his Epistle to Titus he thus speaks: For a Bishop Titus 1.7. must be blameless, as the Steward of God, not self-willed, not proud, not given to wine not soon angry, etc. But what should I dwell any longer on a Doctrine so clear & perspicuous? God when he did forbid any of the seed of Aaron having any blemish, to approach near to offer the bred of the Lord:
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therefore the life of Pastors ought to be purged from all the filth and pollution of sinne, otherwise it will be impossible for them to appear before the Lord with acceptance;
Therefore the life of Pastors ought to be purged from all the filth and pollution of sin, otherwise it will be impossible for them to appear before the Lord with acceptance;
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For they bear the vessels of the Lord, who doe take upon them to bring the souls of their neighbours to the everlasting holy habitations in the trust and credit of their own conversation.
For they bear the vessels of the Lord, who do take upon them to bring the Souls of their neighbours to the everlasting holy habitations in the trust and credit of their own Conversation.
Let them therefore seriously perpend and consider with themselves (saith Gregory notably) how clean and holy they ought to be who doe carry the living vessels of the Lord unto the Temple of eternity in the bosome of their own stipulation.
Let them Therefore seriously Perpend and Consider with themselves (Says Gregory notably) how clean and holy they ought to be who do carry the living vessels of the Lord unto the Temple of eternity in the bosom of their own stipulation.
In the last place, the house and conversation of a Bishop, (being placed as a mirrour on a watch-tower) is the Lady and Mistresse of publick discipline, saith Hierome. Lux gregis est flamma Pastoris, the bright burning of the Shepheard is the light of the flock (saith Gregory.) Gregory. Yee are the Matth. 5.14. light of the world, a Citie set upon a hill, saith our Saviour to his Disciples.
In the last place, the house and Conversation of a Bishop, (being placed as a mirror on a watchtower) is the Lady and Mistress of public discipline, Says Jerome. Lux Gregis est Flamma Pastors, the bright burning of the Shepherd is the Light of the flock (Says Gregory.) Gregory. Ye Are the Matthew 5.14. Light of the world, a city Set upon a hill, Says our Saviour to his Disciples.
and that afarre off, (like a stately and well built Pyramis, or as a Candle burning in a Candlestick) a great necessity lieth upon you that you be serviceable as well to the eyes of all that shall flow unto you for imitation,
and that afar off, (like a stately and well built Pyramid, or as a Candle burning in a Candlestick) a great necessity lies upon you that you be serviceable as well to the eyes of all that shall flow unto you for imitation,
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This was the cause why God commanded that the Captaines and Leaders of the people should go forth to the battel at the first sound of the Trumpet, that so the Troops of the mixt multitude might follow after them (as their fore-runners)
This was the cause why God commanded that the Captains and Leaders of the people should go forth to the battle At the First found of the Trumpet, that so the Troops of the mixed multitude might follow After them (as their forerunners)
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Therefore yee see (my beloved brethren) that abundance of care and circumspection must be had, that the Pastors (being the Captains and Leaders of the people) may lead a sincere and undefiled life,
Therefore ye see (my Beloved brothers) that abundance of care and circumspection must be had, that the Pastors (being the Captains and Leaders of the people) may led a sincere and undefiled life,
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lest that they drive them that wander into by-paths, and deadly precipices, and so make themselves guilty of their bloud, which they should reduce from their wandring, with their Shepheards Staffe and Crook, into the Kings high way, the way of life and salvation.
lest that they drive them that wander into bypaths, and deadly precipices, and so make themselves guilty of their blood, which they should reduce from their wandering, with their Shepherds Staff and Crook, into the Kings high Way, the Way of life and salvation.
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for they ought to know, that if at any time they shall perpetrate corrupt and filthy things, they are worthy of so many deaths as they doe give examples of destruction and perdition to those that are their followers;
for they ought to know, that if At any time they shall perpetrate corrupt and filthy things, they Are worthy of so many death's as they do give Examples of destruction and perdition to those that Are their followers;
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from whence there is a necessity that Pastors and Ministers should keep themselves so much the more warily from trespasses and sinnes, in so much as they doe not only die themselves by the evill things which they doe commit,
from whence there is a necessity that Pastors and Ministers should keep themselves so much the more warily from Trespasses and Sins, in so much as they do not only die themselves by the evil things which they do commit,
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If then the matter be so (my reverend Fathers and Brethren in Christ) hence first we may learn how unworthy they are of the Office and honour of a Pastor, who live wickedly,
If then the matter be so (my reverend Father's and Brothers in christ) hence First we may Learn how unworthy they Are of the Office and honour of a Pastor, who live wickedly,
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and who doe tumble and wallow in the filth and mire of sinne and wickednesse, in surfeiting and drunkennesse, in chambering and wantonnesse, in strife and envying;
and who do tumble and wallow in the filth and mire of sin and wickedness, in surfeiting and Drunkenness, in chambering and wantonness, in strife and envying;
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when as they have hated to be reformed, and have cast his words behind their backs? With what face doe men of this stamp rashly set upon the holy things of God,
when as they have hated to be reformed, and have cast his words behind their backs? With what face do men of this stamp rashly Set upon the holy things of God,
before he had washed his hands in innocency, that is, (as Calvin interprets it) before in the common use of holy things, he had separated himselfe from wicked things.
before he had washed his hands in innocency, that is, (as calvin interprets it) before in the Common use of holy things, he had separated himself from wicked things.
but also for the holinesse and integrity of life, by which they shined as gloriously in the Orb of the Church, (as the Sunne in its proper O•b) expressing by their unblameable manners,
but also for the holiness and integrity of life, by which they shined as gloriously in the Orb of the Church, (as the Sun in its proper O•b) expressing by their unblameable manners,
If any of this sort doe heare me this day (Men, Brethren, and Fathers) which God forbid, I will (with your good leave) propose a few Considerations, to which if they will lend a diligent eare, they shall be able (the grace of God helping and assisting) to renounce and to bid farewell for ever to their old and wicked course of life.
If any of this sort do hear me this day (Men, Brothers, and Father's) which God forbid, I will (with your good leave) propose a few Considerations, to which if they will lend a diligent ear, they shall be able (the grace of God helping and assisting) to renounce and to bid farewell for ever to their old and wicked course of life.
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Thou which teachest another, teachest thou not thy selfe? Thou which preachest a man should not steale, dost thou steale? Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that makest a boast of the Law, through breaking of the Law dishonorest thou God? What followeth? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
Thou which Teachest Another, Teachest thou not thy self? Thou which Preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? Thou that Sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that Makest a boast of the Law, through breaking of the Law dishonourest thou God? What follows? For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
Thus holy Paul, in his Epistle to the Romans. Hearken to this Men, Brethren, and Fathers, the Ministers of the Gospell wallowing in the mire of sinnes, doe pollute the glorious Name of God,
Thus holy Paul, in his Epistle to the Romans. Harken to this Men, Brothers, and Father's, the Ministers of the Gospel wallowing in the mire of Sins, do pollute the glorious Name of God,
as he hath witnessed of himselfe, I will be sanctified (saith he) in them that come nigh me, Levit. 10.3. that is, I will openly declare and make known the glory and holinesse of my name, by sharply punishing those Ministers that doe transgresse my commandements.
as he hath witnessed of himself, I will be sanctified (Says he) in them that come High me, Levit. 10.3. that is, I will openly declare and make known the glory and holiness of my name, by sharply punishing those Ministers that do transgress my Commandments.
Wherefore for Religions sake, let it never be told in Gath, nor published in the streets of Ascalon, that the Ministers of the Gospel doe live unholily,
Wherefore for Religions sake, let it never be told in Gaza, nor published in the streets of Ascalon, that the Ministers of the Gospel do live unholily,
and by this means at length conceive some hope in their minds, that our Religion by this deadly blow being shrewdly wounded, it may in short time languish and die,
and by this means At length conceive Some hope in their minds, that our Religion by this deadly blow being shrewdly wounded, it may in short time languish and die,
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Hence excellently Bernard in his Sermon to Pastors, That which Heretickes do by their corrupt doctrines, the same doe many now adayes by their wicked examples,
Hence excellently Bernard in his Sermon to Pastors, That which Heretics do by their corrupt doctrines, the same do many now adays by their wicked Examples,
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Suitable to this is the saying of Nazianzen, He which teacheth holy things and liveth filthily, he builds with one hand that which hee pluckes downe with another.
Suitable to this is the saying of Nazianzen, He which Teaches holy things and lives filthily, he builds with one hand that which he plucks down with Another.
The Greek Scholia to this purpose wittily hath concluded, that as NONLATINALPHABET, so NONLATINALPHABET is used not actively onely, but passively also;
The Greek Scholia to this purpose wittily hath concluded, that as, so is used not actively only, but passively also;
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or a huckster of Benefices, the example spreads farre, and presently it is in the mouthes of the people, too apt to be imitators of such things, this our Bishop frequently doth, this our Minister commonly practiseth, certainly any the least offence committed by you, will wonderfully encourage the hearts,
or a huckster of Benefices, the Exampl spreads Far, and presently it is in the mouths of the people, too apt to be imitators of such things, this our Bishop frequently does, this our Minister commonly Practiseth, Certainly any the least offence committed by you, will wonderfully encourage the hearts,
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Hence it is that venerable Bede thus speaketh, They which endeavour to teach others a rule which they have not learned themselves, doe not prepare a sanctuary for the Lord,
Hence it is that venerable Bede thus speaks, They which endeavour to teach Others a Rule which they have not learned themselves, do not prepare a sanctuary for the Lord,
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And Chrysostom saith, A Doctor of the Church by preaching well & living ill, teacheth the people how they ought to live, teacheth God how he ought to condemne him.
And Chrysostom Says, A Doctor of the Church by preaching well & living ill, Teaches the people how they ought to live, Teaches God how he ought to condemn him.
A certain Pope saith, That those that doe not live, but teach savingly, they are like to the water in baptisme, which washing them, sends them to heaven,
A certain Pope Says, That those that do not live, but teach savingly, they Are like to the water in Baptism, which washing them, sends them to heaven,
But why doe I relate unto you the opinion of the Fathers, or of my selfe? Hearken what Christ saith, who shall be the Judge of quick and dead, Many shall say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? But what will Christ answer them? Depart from me yee workers of iniquity.
But why do I relate unto you the opinion of the Father's, or of my self? Harken what christ Says, who shall be the Judge of quick and dead, Many shall say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy Name? But what will christ answer them? Depart from me ye workers of iniquity.
and hath threatned that Dogs, & Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie, shall be Rev. 22.15. without, such shall be without, they shall never enter into the holy City: Wo is me;
and hath threatened that Dogs, & Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loves and makes a lie, shall be Rev. 22.15. without, such shall be without, they shall never enter into the holy city: Woe is me;
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even as Salvian heretofore complaiued of his times, He that will not now sweare and forsweare, he that will not now drinke and play the glutton, hee that will not turn topsie-turvie the Lawes of God and Man, he presently is branded with the name of a Puritan,
even as Salvian heretofore complaiued of his times, He that will not now swear and forswear, he that will not now drink and play the glutton, he that will not turn topsie-turvie the Laws of God and Man, he presently is branded with the name of a Puritan,
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of whom I desire to know this one thing, Whether they doe believe or think that it is possible to be too curious & precise in keeping Gods commandements,
of whom I desire to know this one thing, Whither they do believe or think that it is possible to be too curious & precise in keeping God's Commandments,
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when as the Apostle cōmandeth us to walk Ephes. 5.15. precisely? And God commands us to keep his commandementss diligently (saith David) yea with all thy might ;
when as the Apostle commands us to walk Ephesians 5.15. precisely? And God commands us to keep his commandementss diligently (Says David) yea with all thy might;
or as Buxtorfius hath it, with all thy vehemencie, when as our Saviour exhorteth to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect , I am not ignorant that this Sicut, this as, is a sicut similitudinis, non aequalitatis, an as of likenesse, not of equality, as Gorran hath wel distinguished;
or as Buxtorf hath it, with all thy vehemency, when as our Saviour exhorteth to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect, I am not ignorant that this Sicut, this as, is a sicut similitudinis, non aequalitatis, an as of likeness, not of equality, as Gorran hath well distinguished;
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and scrued themselves to the highest pegge of their endeavours, that they may imitate this pattern, they shall never be able to attain to the riches of Gods perfection:
and screwed themselves to the highest peg of their endeavours, that they may imitate this pattern, they shall never be able to attain to the riches of God's perfection:
That therefore which these haters of good men call vain curiosity, is true piety; and according to that way which they call Puritanisme, must we serve the living God, and obey his divine Lawes.
That Therefore which these haters of good men call vain curiosity, is true piety; and according to that Way which they call Puritanism, must we serve the living God, and obey his divine Laws.
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and the sacred Scripture brands such a man with a black Character, and wheresoever he goes, he shall alwayes be knowne by this mark to be a very Cain, who slew his brother, because his own works were 1 Ioh. 3.12. evill and his brothers righteous.
and the sacred Scripture brands such a man with a black Character, and wheresoever he Goes, he shall always be known by this mark to be a very Cain, who slew his brother, Because his own works were 1 John 3.12. evil and his Brother's righteous.
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Last of all, from this conclusion doth flow this admonition unto us (Fathers and Brethren) who by the blessing of our most benigne God are advanced to this so high honour, that our doctrine may flow in more powerifully, may allure more effectually, may adhere more firmly, may grow up more fruitfully,
Last of all, from this conclusion does flow this admonition unto us (Father's and Brothers) who by the blessing of our most benign God Are advanced to this so high honour, that our Doctrine may flow in more powerifully, may allure more effectually, may adhere more firmly, may grow up more fruitfully,
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and may attain its blessed end more expeditiously, let us diligently take heed that we doe not at any time commit any thing unworthy of so great an honour,
and may attain its blessed end more expeditiously, let us diligently take heed that we do not At any time commit any thing unworthy of so great an honour,
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and that our actions answer to our name, that so there be not a sublimity of honour, with a deformity of life, that we doe not counterfeit Dovelike locution,
and that our actions answer to our name, that so there be not a sublimity of honour, with a deformity of life, that we do not counterfeit Dovelike locution,
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and whilst they endeavour to diminish the thornes, they so grow into bushes that they doe involve and overwhelme themselves with those thorns from which they free the field:
and while they endeavour to diminish the thorns, they so grow into Bushes that they do involve and overwhelm themselves with those thorns from which they free the field:
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or rather let us be like to fore-runners, whose paces and footsteps those that are our hearers and followers treading in, they may prepare themselves more cheerfully, more firmly, more earnestly to a perpetual course in the race of godlinesse;
or rather let us be like to forerunners, whose paces and footsteps those that Are our hearers and followers treading in, they may prepare themselves more cheerfully, more firmly, more earnestly to a perpetual course in the raze of godliness;
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which that we may all, both to the salvation of our selves, as also to the glory of his name, not unwillingly perform, the great and good God grant. Amen.
which that we may all, both to the salvation of our selves, as also to the glory of his name, not unwillingly perform, the great and good God grant. Amen.
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Hitherto have we spoken of the life of a Pastor, let us now in a word speak of the Doctrine, that so we may hasten with as much speed as possible, to the things which are remaining.
Hitherto have we spoken of the life of a Pastor, let us now in a word speak of the Doctrine, that so we may hasten with as much speed as possible, to the things which Are remaining.
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There is no need that we should travell from the sacred Scripture for the confirmation of this truth, he that will but consult with S. Paul in his Epistles, shall find it plentifully confirmed, It behoveth a Bishop (saith he) to hold fast the faithfull word,
There is no need that we should travel from the sacred Scripture for the confirmation of this truth, he that will but consult with S. Paul in his Epistles, shall find it plentifully confirmed, It behooveth a Bishop (Says he) to hold fast the faithful word,
Those that be wise, shall shine as the brightnesse of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousnesse, (that is, by their faithfull preaching,) as the starres for ever and ever, saith the Prophet Daniel .
Those that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness, (that is, by their faithful preaching,) as the Stars for ever and ever, Says the Prophet daniel.
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First, to the Flock, corrupt and impure Doctrine may deservedly be compared to deadly poyson; for as that is hurtfull to the body, so this especially to the soul:
First, to the Flock, corrupt and impure Doctrine may deservedly be compared to deadly poison; for as that is hurtful to the body, so this especially to the soul:
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for he kils the body, but the other destroyes the soul. Secondly, that quick and lively saying of Christ, Matth. 5.19. threatneth at the first sight, unutterable punishment to themselves;
for he kills the body, but the other Destroys the soul. Secondly, that quick and lively saying of christ, Matthew 5.19. threatens At the First sighed, unutterable punishment to themselves;
Whosoever (saith he) shall break one of the least of these commandements, and teach men so, (that is, to break them,) he shall be called the least in the Kingdome of heaven, that is, he shall be none, (for those that are there are great all) he shall have no place in the heavenly Paradise:
Whosoever (Says he) shall break one of the least of these Commandments, and teach men so, (that is, to break them,) he shall be called the least in the Kingdom of heaven, that is, he shall be none, (for those that Are there Are great all) he shall have no place in the heavenly Paradise:
What therefore will become of those grand Impostors of the world, the Jesuits and Romish Massing-priests, who compasse Sea and Land that they may make one Proselyte,
What Therefore will become of those grand Impostors of the world, the Jesuits and Romish Massing-priests, who compass Sea and Land that they may make one Proselyte,
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and taking away as it were the salt of the Gospel, with which they ought to suppresse and keep down the petulancie of mens itching and lusting flesh, they connive and wink at the naughty and unlawfull actions of the sonnes of men.
and taking away as it were the salt of the Gospel, with which they ought to suppress and keep down the petulancy of men's itching and lusting Flesh, they connive and wink At the naughty and unlawful actions of the Sons of men.
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so that you would not think they were two, but one that spake (like to one and the same accord in musick:) these with the Cameleon do change themselves into any colour besides red and white, that is, they can turn themselves into any form or shape besides that which is honest and good.
so that you would not think they were two, but one that spoke (like to one and the same accord in music:) these with the Chameleon do change themselves into any colour beside read and white, that is, they can turn themselves into any from or shape beside that which is honest and good.
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This woe is a short word, a little particle, but it is of a horrid and dreadfull signification, denouncing eternall vengeance to them on whom it shall fall as lightning from-heaven.
This woe is a short word, a little particle, but it is of a horrid and dreadful signification, denouncing Eternal vengeance to them on whom it shall fallen as lightning from-heaven.
but upon the heads of our enemies, upon the heads of the impious and impure Ministery of the Church of Rome, who doe remain in the clippings and embracings of the Babylonish strumpet;
but upon the Heads of our enemies, upon the Heads of the impious and impure Ministry of the Church of Rome, who do remain in the clippings and embracings of the Babylonish strumpet;
as the words House and Family, by which the Church is elsewhere pointed out. For these words doe admonish both Mlnisters and people together of their duty:
as the words House and Family, by which the Church is elsewhere pointed out. For these words do admonish both Ministers and people together of their duty:
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Again, hence the people may learn, that all men, of what place, rank, or condition soever they be, that they ought to be subject to the Ministery and Discipline of the Word,
Again, hence the people may Learn, that all men, of what place, rank, or condition soever they be, that they ought to be Subject to the Ministry and Discipline of the Word,
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Behold I have made thee this day a defenced City, and an Iron pillar, and a brazen wall against the whole land, against the Kings of Judah, against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof,
Behold I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an Iron pillar, and a brazen wall against the Whole land, against the Kings of Judah, against the Princes thereof, against the Priests thereof,
and against the people of the Land. Therefore their sottishnes is too grosse, and their stubborn rebellion too unbridled, who challenging a certain immunity to themselves, doe utterly deny the care of these things to appertain to the Ministers of the Gospel.
and against the people of the Land. Therefore their sottishness is too gross, and their stubborn rebellion too unbridled, who challenging a certain immunity to themselves, do utterly deny the care of these things to appertain to the Ministers of the Gospel.
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But to what end must the Bishops or Presbyters of Ephesus attend the whole flock? NONLATINALPHABET, saith the Apostle, to feed it, which many have translated to rule or govern the Church of God,
But to what end must the Bishops or Presbyters of Ephesus attend the Whole flock?, Says the Apostle, to feed it, which many have translated to Rule or govern the Church of God,
but that interpretation is too lofty for this Text, (saith Bullinger ) especially in our times, in which the Bishops doe think the Office of a Bishop to be nought else then unlawfull desire of domineering:
but that Interpretation is too lofty for this Text, (Says Bullinger) especially in our times, in which the Bishops do think the Office of a Bishop to be nought Else then unlawful desire of domineering:
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NONLATINALPHABET therefore is to govern after the manner of Pastors, (saith Bartholomeus Petrus Lyntriensis ) neither doth the Apostle darkly point at this himselfe, he continueth that Metaphor by which he had called the Church NONLATINALPHABET, a Flock, here he useth the word NONLATINALPHABET, to feed.
Therefore is to govern After the manner of Pastors, (Says Bartholomew Peter Lyntriensis) neither does the Apostle darkly point At this himself, he Continueth that Metaphor by which he had called the Church, a Flock, Here he uses the word, to feed.
In the same sense the word is used, Joh 20. , where Christ three times repeating to Peter, Feed my sheep, doth exhort him to discharge all the offices and duties of a Pastor, from whence we conclude in the third place,
In the same sense the word is used, John 20., where christ three times repeating to Peter, Feed my sheep, does exhort him to discharge all the Offices and duties of a Pastor, from whence we conclude in the third place,
wherefore I desiring to be briefe, will content my selfe with two places onely, which notwithstanding shall be like unto a most cleare glasse, in which every one present may see what he ought to be,
Wherefore I desiring to be brief, will content my self with two places only, which notwithstanding shall be like unto a most clear glass, in which every one present may see what he ought to be,
The first of which is taken out of the first Epistle of Peter, Chapt. 5. vers. 1, 2. The Elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder, feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint,
The First of which is taken out of the First Epistle of Peter, Chapter 5. vers. 1, 2. The Elders which Are among you I exhort, who am also an Elder, feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint,
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The second is taken out of the Prophesie of the Prophet Ezekiel, Chap. 34. where the care of a good Shepheard is notably set forth unto us, Like a faithfull guide he goes before, doth lead his flock into,
The second is taken out of the Prophesy of the Prophet Ezekielem, Chap. 34. where the care of a good Shepherd is notably Set forth unto us, Like a faithful guide he Goes before, does led his flock into,
and doth feed it in a good pasture, and in a fat pasture, he doth cause his flock to lie down also, he doth seek that which was lost, he doth bring again that which was driven away,
and does feed it in a good pasture, and in a fat pasture, he does cause his flock to lie down also, he does seek that which was lost, he does bring again that which was driven away,
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and defend the flock of Christ, and diligently to take care that not any the least and poorest sheep of Christs flock be neglected or perish through his sloath and negligence.
and defend the flock of christ, and diligently to take care that not any the least and Poorest sheep of Christ flock be neglected or perish through his sloth and negligence.
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And beleeve me (my brethren) we should not (as many Pastors are wont to doe) leave the sheep of Christ committed to our charge, wandring in the wildernesse,
And believe me (my brothers) we should not (as many Pastors Are wont to do) leave the sheep of christ committed to our charge, wandering in the Wilderness,
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much lesse should we deliver them over to ignorant hirelings, to men of no reputation, taken sometimes as it were from the high-way side, to be miserably cared for by them (as he in Gellius did his horse to his servant Statius ) to the end that wee may more freely apply our selves to idlenesse and to pleasure, to the gathering together of riches,
much less should we deliver them over to ignorant hirelings, to men of no reputation, taken sometime as it were from the highway side, to be miserably cared for by them (as he in Gellius did his horse to his servant Statius) to the end that we may more freely apply our selves to idleness and to pleasure, to the gathering together of riches,
Neither verily should we imagine that we have sufficiently discharged our duty, if, as the high Priest who once every yeare under the Law, entred into the Holy place;
Neither verily should we imagine that we have sufficiently discharged our duty, if, as the high Priest who once every year under the Law, entered into the Holy place;
so we once (or twice at the most) every year with geat edification (as Surius speaketh of the perambulation of Pius quintus ) do visit our flocks here and there scattered and dispersed, nothing fearing lest we heare that which Mary spake to our Saviour after the death of Lazarus, from some one, at least from our own conscience, Master, if thou hadst been present, my brother had not been dead;
so we once (or twice At the most) every year with geat edification (as Surius speaks of the perambulation of Pius quintus) do visit our flocks Here and there scattered and dispersed, nothing fearing lest we hear that which Marry spoke to our Saviour After the death of Lazarus, from Some one, At least from our own conscience, Master, if thou Hadst been present, my brother had not been dead;
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and with their flock, but there is a necessity that they should watch and labour in the word and doctrine, the Church is to be fed, (saith the Apostle in this place) A necessity is laid upon me;
and with their flock, but there is a necessity that they should watch and labour in the word and Doctrine, the Church is to be fed, (Says the Apostle in this place) A necessity is laid upon me;
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and shall keep the light of Gods word hidden under a bushell, and shall not manifest it unto the eyes of all men, it being placed on a Candlestick, that afterwards I may heare, Well done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast been faithfull in a little, I will make thee ruler of much, enter thou into the joy of thy Master.
and shall keep the Light of God's word hidden under a bushel, and shall not manifest it unto the eyes of all men, it being placed on a Candlestick, that afterwards I may hear, Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful in a little, I will make thee ruler of much, enter thou into the joy of thy Master.
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And Bernard breaks forth into a complaint not much unlike it, Hei mihi, &c. Wo is me (saith he) a portion of the bloud of Christ is committed unto me, what therefore shall I doe unhappy man? whither shall I turn my selfe? if it shall happen that I shall negligently keep a treasure so great, a pledge so pretious, that Christ set more by it then by his own bloud.
And Bernard breaks forth into a complaint not much unlike it, Hei mihi, etc. Woe is me (Says he) a portion of the blood of christ is committed unto me, what Therefore shall I do unhappy man? whither shall I turn my self? if it shall happen that I shall negligently keep a treasure so great, a pledge so precious, that christ Set more by it then by his own blood.
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wherefore suffer me (my brethren) to exhort you in the words of Bernard, Whosoever among you have been alotted or appointed to the work of the Ministery, take heed unto your selves,
Wherefore suffer me (my brothers) to exhort you in the words of Bernard, Whosoever among you have been allotted or appointed to the work of the Ministry, take heed unto your selves,
But because there is great need in difficult and dangerous functions, that our dull and lingring flesh should be urged and pressed with reasons, give me leave (I beseech you) to dispatch the intention of this attention in few words, which was the third thing observed by us in the Text, that is, the Arguments which the Apostle doth use, that so he might make the Elders of Ephesus more attentive to,
But Because there is great need in difficult and dangerous functions, that our dull and lingering Flesh should be urged and pressed with Reasons, give me leave (I beseech you) to dispatch the intention of this attention in few words, which was the third thing observed by us in the Text, that is, the Arguments which the Apostle does use, that so he might make the Elders of Ephesus more attentive to,
The third Argument is taken from the excellency of this duty, the holy Ghost hath appointed you Bishops that you should undertake the care of the Church (which is the spouse of Christ.
The third Argument is taken from the excellency of this duty, the holy Ghost hath appointed you Bishops that you should undertake the care of the Church (which is the spouse of christ.
Remember therefore that there is no place for slothfull negligence in so high and difficult an office, neither shal they be excuseable whom God hath made chiefe Stewards of his family,
remember Therefore that there is no place for slothful negligence in so high and difficult an office, neither shall they be Excusable whom God hath made chief Stewards of his family,
as the world it selfe) NONLATINALPHABET Dei, the facture or workmanship of God without any price or cost, he spake the word and all these things were made;
as the world it self) Dei, the facture or workmanship of God without any price or cost, he spoke the word and all these things were made;
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neither did God purchase it with any price, it was not with corruptible things, with gold or silver, the Church cost more, much more, he purchased it with bloud;
neither did God purchase it with any price, it was not with corruptible things, with gold or silver, the Church cost more, much more, he purchased it with blood;
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for hence it followes, unlesse they faithfully employ their labour and travell for the Churches good, that they will not only be found guilty of the destruction and ruine of soules,
for hence it follows, unless they faithfully employ their labour and travel for the Churches good, that they will not only be found guilty of the destruction and ruin of Souls,
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These words (my beloved brethren) unlesse you have drunk a potion composed of Mandrakes, will stir you up, these words will make you attentive, these words will awaken your attention, unless it be altogether dead:
These words (my Beloved brothers) unless you have drunk a potion composed of Mandrakes, will stir you up, these words will make you attentive, these words will awaken your attention, unless it be altogether dead:
Last of all, to these four expressed in the Text, I will by your good leave (my reverend brethren) adde a fifth, Remember, (and I pray God you may never forget) that you watch for the souls of the people,
Last of all, to these four expressed in the Text, I will by your good leave (my reverend brothers) add a fifth, remember, (and I pray God you may never forget) that you watch for the Souls of the people,
how many troubles to be fustained, how many difficulties to be swallowed by you, who must at last give an account to God himselfe for the reasonable flock (as Chrysostome calls it) redeemed with the bloud of Christ the Sonne of God, the souls of men,
how many Troubles to be fustained, how many difficulties to be swallowed by you, who must At last give an account to God himself for the reasonable flock (as Chrysostom calls it) redeemed with the blood of christ the Son of God, the Souls of men,
and that a farre more exact accouat then ever Jacob did to Laban as concerning his lost sheep? and must expect from him either a Crown of immarcescible glory, the reward of your attention,
and that a Far more exact accouat then ever Jacob did to Laban as Concerning his lost sheep? and must expect from him either a Crown of immarcescible glory, the reward of your attention,
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And these at length are the things (Men, Fathers, and Brethren in the Lord Christ very greatly to be observed) which I have to propose unto you at this time from this Text of the attention of Pastors, of the extent of this attention,
And these At length Are the things (Men, Father's, and Brothers in the Lord christ very greatly to be observed) which I have to propose unto you At this time from this Text of the attention of Pastors, of the extent of this attention,
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and intentive, 1. from the Office it selfe: 2. from the Authour of this office: 3. from the Excellency of this office: 4. from the dignity of the Church: 5. and lastly, from the account that you are to give unto God.
and intentive, 1. from the Office it self: 2. from the Author of this office: 3. from the Excellency of this office: 4. from the dignity of the Church: 5. and lastly, from the account that you Are to give unto God.
Which if I have not handled so fully as might have been expected, I desire that this may be imputed to the fertility of the Argument, which hath made me poore by its plenty.
Which if I have not handled so Fully as might have been expected, I desire that this may be imputed to the fertility of the Argument, which hath made me poor by its plenty.
and that St. Paul the author of these words, being to take his last farewell of the Elders of Ephesus and Miletus, he did spinne them forth in length, with long sighes, and showres of teares.
and that Saint Paul the author of these words, being to take his last farewell of the Elders of Ephesus and Miletus, he did spin them forth in length, with long sighs, and showers of tears.
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Hoc quidem certum est expl•canda haec esse per NONLATINALPHABET: quod dicendi genus non ita est NONLATINALPHABET, neque est reprobandum (ut post Eutychetem impic quidam dicere ac scribere audent) sed summam nostrae consolationis continet, illud nimirum disertè explicans quod ait Iohannes, Verbum factum esse carnem: Ita ut qui verè Deus est, verè & Deus & home sit factus. Beza in locum.
Hoc quidem certum est expl•canda haec esse per: quod dicendi genus non ita est, neque est reprobandum (ut post Eutychetem impic quidam dicere ac Scribere Audent) sed summam Nostrae consolationis Continet, illud Nimirum disertè explicans quod ait Iohannes, Verbum factum esse Carnem: Ita ut qui verè Deus est, verè & Deus & home fit factus. Beza in locum.
