A good minister of Jesus Christ a funeral sermon for the Reverend Richard Steel, a faithful and useful minister of the Gospel, delivered Novemb. 27, 1692 / by George Hamond ...
A Good Minister OF JESUS CHRIST. 2 Tim. II. 15. Study to shew thy self approved into God, a Work-man that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
A Good Minister OF JESUS CHRIST. 2 Tim. II 15. Study to show thy self approved into God, a Workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.
And as for my self, I am deprived of a Brother greatly honoured and beloved by me, whom I always found an helpful and concordant Fellow-Labourer in the Work of the Gospel.
And as for my self, I am deprived of a Brother greatly honoured and Beloved by me, whom I always found an helpful and concordant Fellow-laborer in the Work of the Gospel.
cc c-acp p-acp po11 n1, pns11 vbm vvn pp-f dt n1 av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp pno11, ro-crq pns11 av vvd dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
And that ye may know beforehand, what Subject is provided for your Attention, (and so your Thoughts will be the better fixed) I shall let you understand, that my Design is to set before you the rough Draught,
And that you may know beforehand, what Subject is provided for your Attention, (and so your Thoughts will be the better fixed) I shall let you understand, that my Design is to Set before you the rough Draught,
For while I describe such an one, I shall but hold up to your View a Glass or Mirror, wherein ye may behold the reflected Portraicture of our deceased Brother.
For while I describe such an one, I shall but hold up to your View a Glass or Mirror, wherein you may behold the reflected Portraiture of our deceased Brother.
— But when ye thorowly ponder them, ye may perceive, that in them is contained the Delineation of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, and that drawn by the skilful Hand of the Apostle Paul, as it was held and guided by the Holy Ghost himself.
— But when you thoroughly ponder them, you may perceive, that in them is contained the Delineation of a good Minister of jesus christ, and that drawn by the skilful Hand of the Apostle Paul, as it was held and guided by the Holy Ghost himself.
Thus, in one Frame, ye often behold the Picture of a beautiful Person, with a deformed Negro or ugly Satyr standing by him: For Contraries illustrate one another.
Thus, in one Frame, you often behold the Picture of a beautiful Person, with a deformed Negro or ugly Satyr standing by him: For Contraries illustrate one Another.
av, p-acp crd n1, pn22 av vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp dt j-vvn n1 cc j n1 vvg p-acp pno31: c-acp n2-jn vvb pi j-jn.
that when we compare him with a good one, and are made sensible of the Contrariety that is between them, we may cleave to the one, and relinquish the other.
that when we compare him with a good one, and Are made sensible of the Contrariety that is between them, we may cleave to the one, and relinquish the other.
It must needs be very grievous to such as love Truth and Peace, to see so many Volumes of Controversal Writings, in which the contending Parties do asperse and damn one another;
It must needs be very grievous to such as love Truth and Peace, to see so many Volumes of Controversal Writings, in which the contending Parties do asperse and damn one Another;
pn31 vmb av vbi av j p-acp d c-acp vvb n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi av d n2 pp-f j n2-vvg, p-acp r-crq dt j-vvg n2 vdb vvi cc vvi pi j-jn;
and yet when the Matter in debate is calmly stated, it will appear, in several Instances, that it is only a Strife about Words that fills up a great part of the Wrangle.
and yet when the Matter in debate is calmly stated, it will appear, in several Instances, that it is only a Strife about Words that fills up a great part of the Wrangle.
And therefore, did we attend unto that which the Apostle here declares, we might find enough to make a sober Person to be for ever out of love with all hot and furious Contentions;
And Therefore, did we attend unto that which the Apostle Here declares, we might find enough to make a Sobrium Person to be for ever out of love with all hight and furious Contentions;
cc av, vdd pns12 vvi p-acp d r-crq dt n1 av vvz, pns12 vmd vvi av-d pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pc-acp vbi p-acp av av pp-f n1 p-acp d j cc j n2;
and thereby disorder themselves, and disturb others? Whatsoever doth not edify, is without the Compass of the Charge and Employment of a good Minister of Jesus Christ.
and thereby disorder themselves, and disturb Others? Whatsoever does not edify, is without the Compass of the Charge and Employment of a good Minister of jesus christ.
cc av vvi px32, cc vvi n2-jn? r-crq vdz xx vvi, vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1.
as the Word signifies, Matth. 21. 12. And overthrew the Tables of the Money-Changers . Satan is half sure to make a Prey of such as he hath so unsetled,
as the Word signifies, Matthew 21. 12. And overthrew the Tables of the Money-Changers. Satan is half sure to make a Prey of such as he hath so unsettled,
c-acp dt n1 vvz, np1 crd crd cc vvd dt n2 pp-f dt ng1. np1 vbz j-jn j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d c-acp pns31 vhz av j-vvn,
And such Instruments of Satan as will serve him to subvert their Hearers, will also lend him their Help aedificare in Gehennam, to build them up for Hell; and the effectual way to do so, is for them to deride and ridicule all serious Godliness,
And such Instruments of Satan as will serve him to subvert their Hearers, will also lend him their Help aedificare in Gehennam, to built them up for Hell; and the effectual Way to do so, is for them to deride and ridicule all serious Godliness,
cc d n2 pp-f np1 c-acp vmb vvi pno31 pc-acp vvi po32 n2, vmb av vvi pno31 po32 n1 fw-la p-acp fw-la, pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp n1; cc dt j n1 pc-acp vdi av, vbz p-acp pno32 pc-acp vvi cc vvi d j n1,
For, by them, the Spirits of Men are exasperated, the secure Sinners are hardened, Charity is expelled, Divisions are perpetuated, edifying Doctrine is excluded, and every evil Work befriended:
For, by them, the Spirits of Men Are exasperated, the secure Sinners Are hardened, Charity is expelled, Divisions Are perpetuated, edifying Doctrine is excluded, and every evil Work befriended:
And now we shall prosecute the fair and amiable Character of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, as the Apostle here lays it before Timothy for his Imitation;
And now we shall prosecute the fair and amiable Character of a good Minister of jesus christ, as the Apostle Here lays it before Timothy for his Imitation;
cc av pns12 vmb vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, p-acp dt n1 av vvz pn31 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1;
q. d. O my Son Timothy, be not thou like unto those Affecters of Vain-glory and Applause, who (by Wit and Sophistry) will undertake to prove and disprove, whatsoever their Humour or Interest shall prompt them unto.
q. worser. Oh my Son Timothy, be not thou like unto those Affecters of Vainglory and Applause, who (by Wit and Sophistry) will undertake to prove and disprove, whatsoever their Humour or Interest shall prompt them unto.
vvd. sy. uh po11 n1 np1, vbb xx pns21 av-j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, r-crq (p-acp n1 cc n1) vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi, r-crq po32 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp.
But what will all this advantage the Doctrine which is according to Godliness? Nay, you may be sure, their frivolous Disputes and fiery Contentions, will obstruct it.
But what will all this advantage the Doctrine which is according to Godliness? Nay, you may be sure, their frivolous Disputes and fiery Contentions, will obstruct it.
cc-acp q-crq vmb d d n1 dt n1 r-crq vbz vvg p-acp n1? uh, pn22 vmb vbi j, po32 j vvz cc j n2, vmb vvi pn31.
Therefore do thou (O Man of God) bid defiance to Pride and Passion; And do thou follow after Righteousness Godliness, Faith, Love, Patience, Meekness :
Therefore do thou (Oh Man of God) bid defiance to Pride and Passion; And do thou follow After Righteousness Godliness, Faith, Love, Patience, Meekness:
av vdb pns21 (uh n1 pp-f np1) vvb n1 p-acp n1 cc n1; cc vdb pns21 vvi p-acp n1 n1, n1, n1, n1, n1:
The Reasons that may prevail with them, and engage them hereto, are many and weighty; e. gr. 1st. They should be furnished with a more than vulgar Measure of sacred Knowledg, in the Doctrines and Mysteries of the Gospel, that they may declare the whole Counsel to the Edification of his Church.
The Reasons that may prevail with them, and engage them hereto, Are many and weighty; e. Great. 1st. They should be furnished with a more than Vulgar Measure of sacred Knowledge, in the Doctrines and Mysteres of the Gospel, that they may declare the Whole Counsel to the Edification of his Church.
Moreover, they are set for the Defence of the Gospel : and should endeavour to be able, by sound Doctrine, to exhort, and convince the Gain-sayers, and to stop their Meuths .
Moreover, they Are Set for the Defence of the Gospel: and should endeavour to be able, by found Doctrine, to exhort, and convince the Gainsayers, and to stop their Meuths.
np1, pns32 vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cc vmd vvi pc-acp vbi j, p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi, cc vvi dt j, cc pc-acp vvi po32 n2.
Now, most evident it is, that they who desire to be meetly qualified for such Undertakings, must give Attendance to Reading: They must meditate on these things,
Now, most evident it is, that they who desire to be meetly qualified for such Undertakings, must give Attendance to Reading: They must meditate on these things,
It would be a great Reproach to Teachers of the Gospel, to be like those Teachers of the Law, whom the Apostle derides, 1 Tim. 1. 7. Desiring to be Teachers of the Law,
It would be a great Reproach to Teachers of the Gospel, to be like those Teachers of the Law, whom the Apostle derides, 1 Tim. 1. 7. Desiring to be Teachers of the Law,
What think ye then will become of the Lazy and Slothful, when the most Studious and Industrious, out of a deep Sense of their own Imperfections, cry out,
What think you then will become of the Lazy and Slothful, when the most Studious and Industria, out of a deep Sense of their own Imperfections, cry out,
q-crq vvb pn22 av vmb vvi pp-f dt j cc j, c-crq dt av-ds j cc j, av pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 d n2, vvb av,
2. A good Minister of Jesus Christ, will feel himself obliged to be studious and industrious, when he reflects upon that blessed Work, wherein his Employment lies, The Conversion and Salvation of precious immortal Souls;
2. A good Minister of jesus christ, will feel himself obliged to be studious and Industria, when he reflects upon that blessed Work, wherein his Employment lies, The Conversion and Salvation of precious immortal Souls;
which ordinarily, are much concerned in his Sedulity and Fidelity. For though God doth confer his Grace, according to his own Soveraign Will and Pleasure;
which ordinarily, Are much concerned in his Sedulity and Fidis. For though God does confer his Grace, according to his own Sovereign Will and Pleasure;
r-crq av-j, vbr av-d vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. p-acp cs np1 vdz vvi po31 n1, vvg p-acp po31 d j-jn n1 cc n1;
It will avail nothing to plead, That their other Businesses or Diversions were so many, that they had neither Time nor Inclination to study or preach the Gospel:
It will avail nothing to plead, That their other Businesses or Diversions were so many, that they had neither Time nor Inclination to study or preach the Gospel:
pn31 vmb vvi pix pc-acp vvi, cst po32 j-jn n2 cc n2 vbdr av d, cst pns32 vhd dx n1 ccx n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvb dt n1:
He is one that is studious and industrious; that hastens to his Work with Alacrity, and persists in it with Constancy. 2dly. The second Property of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, is, That he is one who chooseth and pursueth a right End, both in his Undertaking and Acting:
He is one that is studious and Industria; that hastens to his Work with Alacrity, and persists in it with Constancy. 2dly. The second Property of a good Minister of jesus christ, is, That he is one who chooses and pursueth a right End, both in his Undertaking and Acting:
pns31 vbz pi cst vbz j cc j; cst vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp pn31 p-acp n1. av. dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, vbz, cst pns31 vbz pi r-crq vvz cc vvz dt j-jn vvb, av-d p-acp po31 n-vvg cc vvg:
What the Apostle prescribed to Timothy, he practised himself: 2 Cor 5. 9, 10. Wherefore we labour (or endeavour) with an holy Ambition , that whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him:
What the Apostle prescribed to Timothy, he practised himself: 2 Cor 5. 9, 10. Wherefore we labour (or endeavour) with an holy Ambition, that whither present or absent, we may be accepted of him:
nothing inconsistent with Uprightness or Sincerity. (2.) That God may ratify his Approbation: for it is God who will pass the final and decisive Sentence:
nothing inconsistent with Uprightness or Sincerity. (2.) That God may ratify his Approbation: for it is God who will pass the final and decisive Sentence:
What dismal Effects have sprung from the poisonous Root of affected Popularity? Therefore the good Minister of Jesus Christ must fortify himself against the Insinuations of good Report,
What dismal Effects have sprung from the poisonous Root of affected Popularity? Therefore the good Minister of jesus christ must fortify himself against the Insinuations of good Report,
This Clause [ study to approve thy self unto God ] is well paraphrased by the Syriac, Let it be thy Care to present thy self before God, with great Integrity .
This Clause [ study to approve thy self unto God ] is well paraphrased by the Syriac, Let it be thy Care to present thy self before God, with great Integrity.
Good Ministers are conscious to themselves of many Infirmities, and bewail them before the Lord; As their Unskilfulness in explicating the great Mysteries of the Gospel; the Remissness of their Zeal;
Good Ministers Are conscious to themselves of many Infirmities, and bewail them before the Lord; As their Unskilfulness in explicating the great Mysteres of the Gospel; the Remissness of their Zeal;
yet it may be a sweet Refreshment, and Relief to them, that they can say, That they have sincerely desired to serve the Lord in the Gospel of his Son Jesus Christ.
yet it may be a sweet Refreshment, and Relief to them, that they can say, That they have sincerely desired to serve the Lord in the Gospel of his Son jesus christ.
If the Office of the Ministry were merely an Humane Constitution, and the Instructions, Rules and Measures, which Ministers were to be determined by, in the Execution of their Office, were all of Man's Appointment, then would it be sufficient for them so to demean and carry themselves therein,
If the Office of the Ministry were merely an Humane Constitution, and the Instructions, Rules and Measures, which Ministers were to be determined by, in the Execution of their Office, were all of Man's Appointment, then would it be sufficient for them so to demean and carry themselves therein,
cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbdr av-j dt j n1, cc dt n2, n2 cc n2, r-crq n2 vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vbdr d pp-f ng1 n1, av vmd pn31 vbi j p-acp pno32 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi px32 av,
And may we not argue, à Minori ad Majus, He that is bound to the Lord Christ, the Captain of our Salvation, under his Sacramentum Ministeriale, ought not to entangle himself in Matters of a foreign Nature, especially when they are obstructive to his proper Work;
And may we not argue, à Minori ad Majus, He that is bound to the Lord christ, the Captain of our Salvation, under his Sacramentum Ministerial, ought not to entangle himself in Matters of a foreign Nature, especially when they Are obstructive to his proper Work;
When, I say, the Office is from God, yet that leaves room enough for Men, who have a delegated Power from Christ (in the ordinary Way) to try the Persons, who are to be admitted to the Execution of that Office.
When, I say, the Office is from God, yet that leaves room enough for Men, who have a delegated Power from christ (in the ordinary Way) to try the Persons, who Are to be admitted to the Execution of that Office.
Yet still it must remain unshaken, That Man doth not make the Ministry, neither may Man, by his proper Authority, appoint the Minister his Rule, nor apportionate his Work:
Yet still it must remain unshaken, That Man does not make the Ministry, neither may Man, by his proper authority, appoint the Minister his Rule, nor apportionate his Work:
av av pn31 vmb vvi j-vvn, cst n1 vdz xx vvi dt n1, dx vmb n1, p-acp po31 j n1, vvb dt n1 po31 n1, ccx j po31 n1:
Sad and miserable would be the Lot of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, if the Favour of Men and earthly Preferments were all that he might look for after his greatest Sedulity and Fidelity.
Sad and miserable would be the Lot of a good Minister of jesus christ, if the Favour of Men and earthly Preferments were all that he might look for After his greatest Sedulity and Fidis.
j cc j vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, cs dt n1 pp-f n2 cc j n2 vbdr d cst pns31 vmd vvi p-acp p-acp po31 js n1 cc n1.
The Former is of Christ, when he was spent and tired out with his Journey, Joh. 4. 6. Jesus therefore being wearied with his Journey, sat thus on the VVell .
The Former is of christ, when he was spent and tired out with his Journey, John 4. 6. jesus Therefore being wearied with his Journey, sat thus on the Well.
dt j vbz pp-f np1, c-crq pns31 vbds vvn cc vvn av p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd np1 av vbg vvn p-acp po31 n1, vvd av p-acp dt av.
so that he hath no time allowed him for Idleness or Remissness, though some time be indulged to him for his Relaxation, through his Master's tender Compassion;
so that he hath no time allowed him for Idleness or Remissness, though Some time be indulged to him for his Relaxation, through his Masters tender Compassion;
av cst pns31 vhz dx n1 vvd pno31 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp d n1 vbi vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 ng1 j n1;
However God may deal with such as stand all the day idle in the Market-place; yet, doubtless, he will not endure any Loiterers in his Vine-yard, in which even the Figtree, which was barren, would not be allowed to have a Standing ;
However God may deal with such as stand all the day idle in the Marketplace; yet, doubtless, he will not endure any Loiterers in his Vineyard, in which even the Fig tree, which was barren, would not be allowed to have a Standing;
c-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp d c-acp vvi d dt n1 j p-acp dt n1; av, av-j, pns31 vmb xx vvi d n2 p-acp po31 n1, p-acp r-crq av dt n1, r-crq vbds j, vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dt vvg;
much less might the Dresser of the Vine-yard expect to be tolerated, if he brought forth no Fruit. Our Saviour told his Apostles, that he had ordained them, that they should bring forth Fruit:
much less might the Dresser of the Vineyard expect to be tolerated, if he brought forth no Fruit. Our Saviour told his Apostles, that he had ordained them, that they should bring forth Fruit:
and that Fruit was their converting of Souls to God, as the Apostle explains it, Rom. 1. 13. — That I may have some Fruit among you also, as among other Gentiles.
and that Fruit was their converting of Souls to God, as the Apostle explains it, Rom. 1. 13. — That I may have Some Fruit among you also, as among other Gentiles.
But because I told you, that my Design in this Discourse would be to give you some distinct Representation of such an one, I think it necessary to add some other Titles by which the Spirit of God doth notify him to us, that ye may see him in a clearer Light,
But Because I told you, that my Design in this Discourse would be to give you Some distinct Representation of such an one, I think it necessary to add Some other Titles by which the Spirit of God does notify him to us, that you may see him in a clearer Light,
This Title was not appropriated to him, as a Prophet immediately called and inspired, but it is communicated to all those who are appointed and authorized by God to deliver his Messages to his People;
This Title was not appropriated to him, as a Prophet immediately called and inspired, but it is communicated to all those who Are appointed and authorized by God to deliver his Messages to his People;
d n1 vbds xx vvn p-acp pno31, c-acp dt n1 av-j vvn cc vvn, cc-acp pn31 vbz vvn p-acp d d r-crq vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp po31 n1;
The Jews dignified their Rulers, both Civil and Ecclesiastical, with the Title of Elders: And so did the Greeks use the same, to signalize such as were of eminency for their VVorth or Office. For thus doth one of them inform us, We call (saith he) those Persons Elders, whom we esteem the best, or most excellent, and the Ancients :
The jews dignified their Rulers, both Civil and Ecclesiastical, with the Title of Elders: And so did the Greeks use the same, to signalise such as were of eminency for their Worth or Office. For thus does one of them inform us, We call (Says he) those Persons Elders, whom we esteem the best, or most excellent, and the Ancients:
dt np2 vvn po32 n2, d j cc j, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1: cc av vdd dt njpg2 n1 dt d, pc-acp vvi d c-acp vbdr pp-f n1 p-acp po32 j cc n1. c-acp av vdz pi pp-f pno32 vvi pno12, pns12 vvb (vvz pns31) d n2 n2-jn, ro-crq pns12 vvb dt av-js, cc av-ds j, cc dt n2-j:
I shall not farther enlarge upon those Titles that set forth their Dignity; yet somewhat may be inferred that is obvious to every understanding Observer;
I shall not farther enlarge upon those Titles that Set forth their Dignity; yet somewhat may be inferred that is obvious to every understanding Observer;
pns11 vmb xx av-jc vvi p-acp d n2 cst vvd av po32 n1; av av vmb vbi vvn cst vbz j p-acp d j-vvg n1;
This may suffice to have been spoken of the Titles that set forth their Dignity: I shall be a little more copious in those that bind them to their Duty:
This may suffice to have been spoken of the Titles that Set forth their Dignity: I shall be a little more copious in those that bind them to their Duty:
d vmb vvi pc-acp vhi vbn vvn pp-f dt n2 cst vvd av po32 n1: pns11 vmb vbi dt j av-dc j p-acp d cst vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n1:
If the Greek word had been rendred here, as it is generally in other places, it might have been translated Bishops. The Apostle tells us, 1 Tim. 3. 1. He that desireth the Office of a Bishop, desireth a good VVork .
If the Greek word had been rendered Here, as it is generally in other places, it might have been translated Bishops. The Apostle tells us, 1 Tim. 3. 1. He that Desires the Office of a Bishop, Desires a good VVork.
It was (saith he) the Work of the Bishop, to be the Mouth of the People, to offer up their Prayers, Supplications, Intercessions and Thanksgivings to Almighty God.
It was (Says he) the Work of the Bishop, to be the Mouth of the People, to offer up their Prayers, Supplications, Intercessions and Thanksgivings to Almighty God.
Jacob, who had been long exercised in it, gives this account of it, Gen. 31. 40. Thus was I in the day, the Drought consumed me, and the Frost by night;
Jacob, who had been long exercised in it, gives this account of it, Gen. 31. 40. Thus was I in the day, the Drought consumed me, and the Frost by night;
or in an Ecclesiastical Sense, by the sharp Reproofs and severe Menaces, which he useth against the Negligent: Ezek. 34. 2, 3, 4. Son of Man, prophesy against the Shepherds of Israel;
or in an Ecclesiastical Sense, by the sharp Reproofs and severe Menaces, which he uses against the Negligent: Ezekiel 34. 2, 3, 4. Son of Man, prophesy against the Shepherd's of Israel;
prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord against the Shepherds, VVo to the Shepherds of Israel, that feed themselves: Should not the Shepherds feed the Flock? The Diseased have ye not strengthened,
prophesy, and say unto them, Thus Says the Lord against the Shepherd's, VVo to the Shepherd's of Israel, that feed themselves: Should not the Shepherd's feed the Flock? The Diseased have you not strengthened,
vvb, cc vvb p-acp pno32, av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n2, fw-la p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vvb px32: vmd xx dt n2 vvb dt vvb? dt j-vvn vhb pn22 xx vvn,
and so they are stiled Ministers of the Word; Luk. 1. 2. Even as they delivered them to us, which from the beginning were Eye-witnesses and Ministers of the Word .
and so they Are styled Ministers of the Word; Luk. 1. 2. Even as they Delivered them to us, which from the beginning were Eyewitnesses and Ministers of the Word.
cc av pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f dt n1; np1 crd crd av-j c-acp pns32 vvd pno32 p-acp pno12, r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbdr n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1.
as of the Ministers of Christ The Word made use of in the original Greek, translated [ Minister ] doth primarily signify a Rower, one that doth tug and sweat at the Oar .
as of the Ministers of christ The Word made use of in the original Greek, translated [ Minister ] does primarily signify a Rower, one that does tug and sweat At the Oar.
Let him therefore animate himself with the Apostle's Spirit and Resolution, Gal. 2. 5. To whom we gave place by Subjection, no not for an hour, that the Truth of the Gospel might continue with you.
Let him Therefore animate himself with the Apostle's Spirit and Resolution, Gal. 2. 5. To whom we gave place by Subjection, no not for an hour, that the Truth of the Gospel might continue with you.
4. They are frequently stiled Ministers or Servants; but by a Word, differing very much in the Original from the former, which also doth engage them to much Diligence and hard Labour; and that is, NONLATINALPHABET.
4. They Are frequently styled Ministers or Servants; but by a Word, differing very much in the Original from the former, which also does engage them to much Diligence and hard Labour; and that is,.
crd pns32 vbr av-j vvn n2 cc n2; p-acp p-acp dt n1, vvg av av-d p-acp dt j-jn p-acp dt j, r-crq av vdz vvi pno32 p-acp d n1 cc j n1; cc d vbz,.
to denote, A Minister of the New-Testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6. The Minister of God, 2 Cor. 6. 4. A Minister of Jesus Christ, 1 Tim. 4. 6. That which I intend by adding this Appellation, is as a farther Demonstration, That the Calling of a good Minister requires much Industry and Diligence in those who will discharge their Duty with Fidelity:
to denote, A Minister of the New testament, 2 Cor. 3. 6. The Minister of God, 2 Cor. 6. 4. A Minister of jesus christ, 1 Tim. 4. 6. That which I intend by adding this Appellation, is as a farther Demonstration, That the Calling of a good Minister requires much Industry and Diligence in those who will discharge their Duty with Fidis:
To which, I have added four Titles more of the same import, because this seems most conspicuous and eminent, in that Character which the Text sets upon him:
To which, I have added four Titles more of the same import, Because this seems most conspicuous and eminent, in that Character which the Text sets upon him:
p-acp r-crq, pns11 vhb vvn crd n2 av-dc pp-f dt d n1, c-acp d vvz av-ds j cc j, p-acp d n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno31:
For the Apostle did not satisfy himself with calling him a Work-man, but in a way of Illustration or Amplification, he subjoins, That he is a Work-man that need not be ashamed.
For the Apostle did not satisfy himself with calling him a Workman, but in a Way of Illustration or Amplification, he subjoins, That he is a Workman that need not be ashamed.
c-acp dt n1 vdd xx vvi px31 p-acp vvg pno31 dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pns31 vvz, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvb xx vbi j.
for he saith, Rom. 1. 16. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ , and often mentioneth his Parrhesia: His speaking openly, with Liberty and Confidence;
for he Says, Rom. 1. 16. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of christ, and often mentioneth his Parrhesia: His speaking openly, with Liberty and Confidence;
c-acp pns31 vvz, np1 crd crd pns11 vbm xx j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc av vvz po31 n1: po31 vvg av-j, p-acp n1 cc n1;
Neither could all the Calumnies raised against him, nor Injuries done him, make him ashamed; 2 Tim. 1. 12. For which Cause, I also suffer these things;
Neither could all the Calumnies raised against him, nor Injuries done him, make him ashamed; 2 Tim. 1. 12. For which Cause, I also suffer these things;
av-d vmd d dt n2 vvn p-acp pno31, ccx n2 vdn pno31, vvb pno31 j; crd np1 crd crd p-acp r-crq n1, pns11 av vvi d n2;
and Holiness to be propugned, the good Minister of Jesus Christ should be bold as a Lion, and pray earnestly to God for that Grace which was promised to the Prophet Ezekiel, Chap. 3. ver. 8, 9. Behold, I have made thy Face strong against their Faces,
and Holiness to be propugned, the good Minister of jesus christ should be bold as a lion, and pray earnestly to God for that Grace which was promised to the Prophet Ezekielem, Chap. 3. ver. 8, 9. Behold, I have made thy Face strong against their Faces,
and this way doth the Syriac Version look; Shew thy self a Work-man, without Confusion: and many of the Greek Commentators are reported to concur therein.
and this Way does the Syriac Version look; Show thy self a Workman, without Confusion: and many of the Greek Commentators Are reported to concur therein.
cc d n1 vdz dt np1 np1 vvi; vvb po21 n1 dt n1, p-acp n1: cc d pp-f dt jp n2 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av.
The Apostle doth apparently insist upon that Antithesis which is between a contentious Sophister, who strives about Words that are unprofitable and vain,
The Apostle does apparently insist upon that Antithesis which is between a contentious Sophister, who strives about Words that Are unprofitable and vain,
But when the good Minister's Work is most narrowly searched and sifted, he may hold up his Face without spot; yea, (his Infirmities being graciously covered and pardoned) he may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Christ at his Coming.
But when the good Minister's Work is most narrowly searched and sifted, he may hold up his Face without spot; yea, (his Infirmities being graciously covered and pardoned) he may have confidence, and not be ashamed before christ At his Coming.
This may suffice for the third Property of a good Minister of Jesus Christ; He is a Work-man that needeth not to be ashamed. 4thly. The Character of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, is concluded with this Property, That he is one who rightly divides the Word of Truth.
This may suffice for the third Property of a good Minister of jesus christ; He is a Workman that needs not to be ashamed. 4thly. The Character of a good Minister of jesus christ, is concluded with this Property, That he is one who rightly divides the Word of Truth.
d vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1; pns31 vbz dt n1 cst vvz xx pc-acp vbi j. j. dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, vbz vvn p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vbz pi r-crq av-jn vvz dt n1 pp-f n1.
The Apostle hath informed us, How the great Apostacy from the Christian Faith, was to be managed and carried on, 1 Tim. 4. 1, 2. — By giving heed to seducing Spirits, and Doctrines of Devils; speaking Lies in Hypocrisy:
The Apostle hath informed us, How the great Apostasy from the Christian Faith, was to be managed and carried on, 1 Tim. 4. 1, 2. — By giving heed to seducing Spirits, and Doctrines of Devils; speaking Lies in Hypocrisy:
The great Repository whereof, is the Holy Scripture, which bears upon it that glorious Inscription, The Scripture of Truth, Dan. 10. 21. and the VVord of Truth, the Gospel of Salvation, Eph. 1. 13. and again, The VVord of the Truth of the Gospel.
The great Repository whereof, is the Holy Scripture, which bears upon it that glorious Inscription, The Scripture of Truth, Dan. 10. 21. and the Word of Truth, the Gospel of Salvation, Ephesians 1. 13. and again, The Word of the Truth of the Gospel.
From hence must the good Minister derive, confirm, and improve all his Doctrine: For the whole Scripture is given by Inspiration of God, and is profitable for Doctrine,
From hence must the good Minister derive, confirm, and improve all his Doctrine: For the Whole Scripture is given by Inspiration of God, and is profitable for Doctrine,
p-acp av vmb dt j n1 vvi, vvb, cc vvb d po31 n1: p-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1 pp-f np1, cc vbz j p-acp n1,
They then offer an intolerable Affront to the Divine Majesty, who speak wickedly for God, or talk deceitfully for him, Job 13. 7. 2. What is the proper Work of a good Minister of Christ, wherein he is to be occupied with reference to this Word of Truth;
They then offer an intolerable Affront to the Divine Majesty, who speak wickedly for God, or talk deceitfully for him, Job 13. 7. 2. What is the proper Work of a good Minister of christ, wherein he is to be occupied with Referente to this Word of Truth;
Some think it spoken in way of Allusion, to the Priest's cutting abroad, and dividing the Sacrifices into their several Parts, in which they were very curious and exact.
some think it spoken in Way of Allusion, to the Priest's cutting abroad, and dividing the Sacrifices into their several Parts, in which they were very curious and exact.
d vvb pn31 vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1|vbz vvg av, cc vvg dt n2 p-acp po32 j n2, p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr av j cc j.
Others conceive, that the Apostle hath respect to those Sections, into which the Book of the Law was divided by the Jews, in order to their reading of it in their Synagogues.
Others conceive, that the Apostle hath respect to those Sectis, into which the Book of the Law was divided by the jews, in order to their reading of it in their Synagogues.
Others think the Metaphor to be taken from Mothers or Nurses, who cut the Meat which they give their Children into small pieces, that they may the better receive and digest it.
Others think the Metaphor to be taken from Mother's or Nurse's, who Cut the Meat which they give their Children into small Pieces, that they may the better receive and digest it.
But if we expect something instructive from the Metaphor made use of, I suppose it may afford us some light if compare these Passages of Scripture together. (1.) The Apostle doth stile the Ministers of Christ, Stewards of the Mysteries of God, 1 Cor. 4. 1. (2.) Our Saviour assigns this as one Property of a good and faithful Steward, who is set over the Houshold, that he may give to every one their portion of Meat in due season, Luk. 12. 42. distributing to every one their proper Dimensum, or Allotment:
But if we expect something instructive from the Metaphor made use of, I suppose it may afford us Some Light if compare these Passages of Scripture together. (1.) The Apostle does style the Ministers of christ, Stewards of the Mysteres of God, 1 Cor. 4. 1. (2.) Our Saviour assigns this as one Property of a good and faithful Steward, who is Set over the Household, that he may give to every one their portion of Meat in due season, Luk. 12. 42. distributing to every one their proper Dimensum, or Allotment:
Herein then lies much of the good Minister's Prudence, Care and Tenderness, so to divide the Word of Truth, that every one may have their proper Portion:
Herein then lies much of the good Minister's Prudence, Care and Tenderness, so to divide the Word of Truth, that every one may have their proper Portion:
av av vvz d pp-f dt j ng1 n1, n1 cc n1, av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cst d pi vmb vhi po32 j n1:
He must provide Milk for Babes, and strong Meat for them that are of full Age, Heb. 5. 13, 14. accommodating his Teaching to the Necessities and Capacities of the Hearers.
He must provide Milk for Babes, and strong Meat for them that Are of full Age, Hebrew 5. 13, 14. accommodating his Teaching to the Necessities and Capacities of the Hearers.
And thus I have endeavoured to represent before you the Delineation of a good Minister of Jesus Christ, according to those four Properties which are suggested in, and from the Text.
And thus I have endeavoured to represent before you the Delineation of a good Minister of jesus christ, according to those four Properties which Are suggested in, and from the Text.
cc av pns11 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 np1, vvg p-acp d crd n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp, cc p-acp dt np1
And now, if ye have attended unto, and duly considered that Character which hath been given of a good Minister, I presume that many of you will be apprehensive, that it was not without reason that I intimated, in the entrance upon this Discourse, that I should hold up before you a Glass,
And now, if you have attended unto, and duly considered that Character which hath been given of a good Minister, I presume that many of you will be apprehensive, that it was not without reason that I intimated, in the Entrance upon this Discourse, that I should hold up before you a Glass,
cc av, cs pn22 vhb vvn p-acp, cc av-jn vvn d n1 r-crq vhz vbn vvn pp-f dt j n1, pns11 vvb cst d pp-f pn22 vmb vbi j, cst pn31 vbds xx p-acp n1 cst pns11 vvd, p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, cst pns11 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp pn22 dt n1,
The reverend and worthy Minister of Jesus Christ, Mr. Richard Steel, was born in Cheshire near Nantwich, on the tenth Day of May, Anno Dom. 1629, and left this World November the 16th, Anno Dom. 1692, so that he died in the 64th Year of his Age.
The reverend and worthy Minister of jesus christ, Mr. Richard Steel, was born in Cheshire near Nantwich, on the tenth Day of May, Anno Dom. 1629, and left this World November the 16th, Anno Dom. 1692, so that he died in the 64th Year of his Age.
dt j-jn cc j n1 pp-f np1 np1, n1 np1 n1, vbds vvn p-acp np1 av-j np1, p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f vmb, fw-la np1 crd, cc vvd d n1 np1 dt ord, fw-la np1 crd, av cst pns31 vvd p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f po31 n1.
but I find in the Fasti Oxonienses, That Richard Steel was Master of Arts of St. John 's College in Cambridg, and was Incorporated into the University of Oxford, March the 27th 1656. He is there mentioned among the Oxford - Writers;
but I find in the Fasti Oxford, That Richard Steel was Master of Arts of Saint John is College in Cambridge, and was Incorporated into the university of Oxford, March the 27th 1656. He is there mentioned among the Oxford - Writers;
until he put a period both to his Labours and Life. That he did eminently discharge the Duty of a good Minister, will appear by some few Remarks, whereby it will be made evident, that he wrote very fairly after that Copy which I have been decyphering unto you: e. gr.
until he put a Period both to his Labours and Life. That he did eminently discharge the Duty of a good Minister, will appear by Some few Remarks, whereby it will be made evident, that he wrote very fairly After that Copy which I have been deciphering unto you: e. Great.
1. Our Apostle, the more to recommend a good Minister, doth shew, How unlike he is to a contentious wrangling Sophister, which lives in the fire of Disputing and Dividing.
1. Our Apostle, the more to recommend a good Minister, does show, How unlike he is to a contentious wrangling Sophister, which lives in the fire of Disputing and Dividing.
But it may be truly said of our worthy Brother, as it was of Caleb, He was a Man of another Spirit. He hated Contentions and Divisions; he greatly bewailed them;
But it may be truly said of our worthy Brother, as it was of Caleb, He was a Man of Another Spirit. He hated Contentions and Divisions; he greatly bewailed them;
In which, it must be concluded, that our deceased Brother was very exemplary. For his Sermons were composed and written with mature Digestion, though with much Brevity;
In which, it must be concluded, that our deceased Brother was very exemplary. For his Sermons were composed and written with mature Digestion, though with much Brevity;
p-acp r-crq, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst po12 j-vvn n1 vbds av j. p-acp po31 n2 vbdr vvn cc vvn p-acp j n1, cs p-acp d n1;
When we compute the time, that must necessarily have been spent about his ordinary Labours, we may judg, that a Person of more than common Attainments, had filled it up very well:
When we compute the time, that must necessarily have been spent about his ordinary Labours, we may judge, that a Person of more than Common Attainments, had filled it up very well:
Yet he redeemed so much besides, as enabled him to compose and publish several pious and profitable Treatises. Of which, I think, it may be of good use to annex a Catalogue: As,
Yet he redeemed so much beside, as enabled him to compose and publish several pious and profitable Treatises. Of which, I think, it may be of good use to annex a Catalogue: As,
av pns31 vvd av av-d a-acp, c-acp vvn pno31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi j j cc j n2. pp-f r-crq, pns11 vvb, pn31 vmb vbi pp-f j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1: c-acp,
There is one Circumstance more that relates to it, which may not be passed over, viz. That it was written by Mr. Steel when he was in Prison in Wales for Nonconformity:
There is one Circumstance more that relates to it, which may not be passed over, viz. That it was written by Mr. Steel when he was in Prison in Wales for Nonconformity:
As, (1.) The Duties of Husbands and VVives toward each other, in the Supplement of the Morning-Exercise at Cripple-gate; 1674. (2.) Believers Right to the Cup in the Lord's Supper:
As, (1.) The Duties of Husbands and VVives towards each other, in the Supplement of the Morning-Exercise At Cripple-gate; 1674. (2.) Believers Right to the Cup in the Lord's Supper:
In the Continuation of the Morning-Exercises, Questions, and Cases of Conscience, 1683. These are the Books which were published by our Reverend Brother;
In the Continuation of the Morning-Exercises, Questions, and Cases of Conscience, 1683. These Are the Books which were published by our Reverend Brother;
who might, through Grace, have taken up the Apostle's Words, 2 Cor. 1. 12. Our rejoyoing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, that in Simplicity and godly Sincerity, not with fleshly VVisdom;
who might, through Grace, have taken up the Apostle's Words, 2 Cor. 1. 12. Our rejoyoing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, that in Simplicity and godly Sincerity, not with fleshly VVisdom;
And now, we doubt not, but that God's Approbation of him, is perfectly assured, by his actual Admission of him into his Presence, where there is fulness of Joy,
And now, we doubt not, but that God's Approbation of him, is perfectly assured, by his actual Admission of him into his Presence, where there is fullness of Joy,
Since our Conjunction, that we laboured together in the Service of Christ, he preached over the Parable of the wise and foolish Virgins, in Matt. 25. Then he spent a considerable time in resolving many practical Cases of Conscience, with great Plainness and Perspicuity; both for Instruction and Satisfaction.
Since our Conjunction, that we laboured together in the Service of christ, he preached over the Parable of the wise and foolish Virgins, in Matt. 25. Then he spent a considerable time in resolving many practical Cases of Conscience, with great Plainness and Perspicuity; both for Instruction and Satisfaction.
p-acp po12 n1, cst pns12 vvd av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n2, p-acp np1 crd cs pns31 vvd dt j n1 p-acp vvg d j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp j n1 cc n1; d p-acp n1 cc n1.
He often visited those who were his pecullar Charge, and endeavoured to edify them, with some serious Discourse about their Soul Concernments, enquiring after their Proficiency;
He often visited those who were his pecullar Charge, and endeavoured to edify them, with Some serious Discourse about their Soul Concernments, inquiring After their Proficiency;
pns31 av vvd d r-crq vbdr po31 n1 vvb, cc vvd pc-acp vvi pno32, p-acp d j n1 p-acp po32 n1 n2, vvg p-acp po32 n1;
and about ten of the Clock at Night, without any Struggle or Pangs, he quietly gave up the Ghost, finding a very short and easy Passage to his eternal Rest. Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord; yea;
and about ten of the Clock At Night, without any Struggle or Pangs, he quietly gave up the Ghost, finding a very short and easy Passage to his Eternal Rest. Blessed Are the Dead which die in the Lord; yea;
cc p-acp crd pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, p-acp d vvi cc n2, pns31 av-jn vvd a-acp dt n1, vvg dt j j cc j n1 p-acp po31 j n1 vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1; uh;
He will never more instruct you, nor pray with you, nor pray particularly for you, (at least, the Scripture gives no Assurance thereof) yet we may hope, that many Prayers which he put up in his Lifetime,
He will never more instruct you, nor pray with you, nor pray particularly for you, (At least, the Scripture gives no Assurance thereof) yet we may hope, that many Prayers which he put up in his Lifetime,
An impenitent, unreformed Sinner, who lives in Pride, Earthliness, Envy, Sensuality and Passionateness, and the like Immoralities, cannot be a cordial Friend to a faithful Minister.
an impenitent, unreformed Sinner, who lives in Pride, Earthliness, Envy, Sensuality and Passionateness, and the like Immoralities, cannot be a cordial Friend to a faithful Minister.
Could your Pastor speak to you, I suppose, he might well use the Words of the Apostle, (which I heartily recommend to you) Phil. 2. 12, 13. VVherefore; my beloved Brethren,
Could your Pastor speak to you, I suppose, he might well use the Words of the Apostle, (which I heartily recommend to you) Philip 2. 12, 13. Wherefore; my Beloved Brothers,
NONLATINALPHABET is from NONLATINALPHABET; which Etymologists deduce from NONLATINALPHABET, Dust; because, they say, such as run Races or work abroad, do raise the Dust.
is from; which Etymologists deduce from, Dust; Because, they say, such as run Races or work abroad, do raise the Dust.
