THE Pastor's Care and Dignity, AND THE PEOPLE's DUTY. 1 Cor. IV. i. Let a man so account of us, as of the Ministers of Christ, and Stewards of the Misteries of GOD.
THE Pastors Care and Dignity, AND THE PEOPLE's DUTY. 1 Cor. IV. i. Let a man so account of us, as of the Ministers of christ, and Stewards of the Mysteres of GOD.
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and Applauding of one Minister, or some Ministers, with the Contempt and Rejection of others, and declaring them to be carnal, ignorant, and silly in so doing, backs his Reproof,
and Applauding of one Minister, or Some Ministers, with the Contempt and Rejection of Others, and declaring them to be carnal, ignorant, and silly in so doing, backs his Reproof,
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but 'tis alone from God's Blessing, and by the Operation of his Spirit. Wherefore the Apostle concludes with an express Prohibition of this carnal and sinful Practice.
but it's alone from God's Blessing, and by the Operation of his Spirit. Wherefore the Apostle concludes with an express Prohibition of this carnal and sinful Practice.
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of what Parts or Opinion soever, all those that are found in the Fundamentals of Faith and Practice, that teach what we ought to believe and do that we may please God here,
of what Parts or Opinion soever, all those that Are found in the Fundamentals of Faith and Practice, that teach what we ought to believe and do that we may please God Here,
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and because they must Idolize no Ministers, they should Conculeat them all; and because they must not Over-value any one, they should Undervalue every one of them;
and Because they must Idolise no Ministers, they should Conculeat them all; and Because they must not Overvalue any one, they should Undervalue every one of them;
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A Man indifferently, every Man, the highest and greatest, as well as the the lowest and meanest, the most learned and unlearned, account, judge, and esteem;
A Man indifferently, every Man, the highest and greatest, as well as the the lowest and Meanest, the most learned and unlearned, account, judge, and esteem;
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be rationally convinc'd and satisfied in his own Mind that we are. Which primarily and immediately signifies Rowers in, about, under a Mster or Patron;
be rationally convinced and satisfied in his own Mind that we Are. Which primarily and immediately signifies Rowers in, about, under a Master or Patron;
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Stewards, Dispensators, Distributers of Goods from NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET, tibua, pasco, rego, to distribute, to feed, to govern; all proper Acts of Stewards:
Stewards, Dispensators, Distributers of Goods from &, tibua, Pasco, Reg, to distribute, to feed, to govern; all proper Acts of Stewards:
And so of the Minister's Stewardship there is a twofold Stewardship, A Rural and Domestical, the former being the Inspection and Management of the Estate without Doors, Setting and Letting, (as we use to say) Receiving and Disposing of the Revenues, &c. Such a Steward was he of whom we read in the beginning of the Sixteenth Chapter of Luke, who behaved himself knavishly and dishonestly in his Place and Trust,
And so of the Minister's Stewardship there is a twofold Stewardship, A Rural and Domestical, the former being the Inspection and Management of the Estate without Doors, Setting and Letting, (as we use to say) Receiving and Disposing of the Revenues, etc. Such a Steward was he of whom we read in the beginning of the Sixteenth Chapter of Lycia, who behaved himself knavishly and dishonestly in his Place and Trust,
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he goes to his Lord's Debtors, and bids one to abate fifty Measures of Oil, another twenty Measures of Wheat, which upon their Account was due to his Lord;
he Goes to his Lord's Debtors, and bids one to abate fifty Measures of Oil, Another twenty Measures of Wheat, which upon their Account was due to his Lord;
the secret, sacred, hidden Things of God, Spiritual, Heavenly, Evangelical Things, Mysteries, and hidden from the greatest Schollars, the most learned Philosophers in the World,
the secret, sacred, hidden Things of God, Spiritual, Heavenly, Evangelical Things, Mysteres, and hidden from the greatest Scholars, the most learned Philosophers in the World,
Their Office shall be the Doctrine, and the People's Duty part of the Use. Doct. 1. That Ministers are Christ's Stewards: Tit. 1.7. A Bishop (a Minister) must be blameless, as the Steward of God.
Their Office shall be the Doctrine, and the People's Duty part of the Use. Doct. 1. That Ministers Are Christ's Stewards: Tit. 1.7. A Bishop (a Minister) must be blameless, as the Steward of God.
1. Whose Stewards they are, the Lord Christ's and God's, so expresly said to be in the Text. And St. Paul tells us, that his Stewardship was committed to him, viz. by the Lord Jesus.
1. Whose Stewards they Are, the Lord Christ's and God's, so expressly said to be in the Text. And Saint Paul tells us, that his Stewardship was committed to him, viz. by the Lord jesus.
And they are usually called in Scripture, the Servants of Christ, Embassadors of God, and of Christ, &c. now according to the Excellency and Degree of the Lord and Master,
And they Are usually called in Scripture, the Servants of christ, ambassadors of God, and of christ, etc. now according to the Excellency and Degree of the Lord and Master,
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that is, being once duely ordain'd and authoriz'd Stewards, they may exercise it toward, or over any Society of Men, either without or within the Pale of the Church;
that is, being once duly ordained and authorized Stewards, they may exercise it towards, or over any Society of Men, either without or within the Pale of the Church;
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For when a Minister for the greater Glory of God, and Profit of the Church, may be called from one Society of Christians to another, that Call collates no new Authority on him,
For when a Minister for the greater Glory of God, and Profit of the Church, may be called from one Society of Christians to Another, that Call collates no new authority on him,
Where-ever a Minister comes among Christians (all other things duely concurring,) he hath Authority to exert his Ministerial Stewardship over them; so 'tis said,
Wherever a Minister comes among Christians (all other things duly concurring,) he hath authority to exert his Ministerial Stewardship over them; so it's said,
Indefinitely over his Houshold, that is, universally, not over some one particular part hereof, or some sorts of Servants therein, but over all. And so,
Indefinitely over his Household, that is, universally, not over Some one particular part hereof, or Some sorts of Servants therein, but over all. And so,
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3. St. Paul having spoken of Christ's Body, which is the Church, immediately adds, Whereof I am made a Minister according to the dispensation of God;
3. Saint Paul having spoken of Christ's Body, which is the Church, immediately adds, Whereof I am made a Minister according to the Dispensation of God;
Neither can another ever successively exert it among all the Congregations of Christians, seeing the Universal CHURCH is so far disperst throughout the Face of the whole Earth.
Neither can Another ever successively exert it among all the Congregations of Christians, seeing the Universal CHURCH is so Far dispersed throughout the Face of the Whole Earth.
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So that by their Calling they have such an Universal Stewardship, though they are in their Imployment limited to particular Parts of the Family and Houshold of God:
So that by their Calling they have such an Universal Stewardship, though they Are in their Employment limited to particular Parts of the Family and Household of God:
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wherefore seeing Ministers are Stewards over the whole Church of God, so vastly numerous, and the Family being the most glorious and excellent for Qualifications and Priviledges, this Stewardship must in Worth and Excellency surposs others.
Wherefore seeing Ministers Are Stewards over the Whole Church of God, so vastly numerous, and the Family being the most glorious and excellent for Qualifications and Privileges, this Stewardship must in Worth and Excellency surposs Others.
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3. If we consider the Duration thereof, this Stewardship is for ever, during Life, being once taken into this Service and Office of God and the Church;
3. If we Consider the Duration thereof, this Stewardship is for ever, during Life, being once taken into this Service and Office of God and the Church;
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they are always in it, and are bound while they have Abilities, Opportunities, and any of the Family to officiate over, to dispense to them those Things whereof they are Stewards:
they Are always in it, and Are bound while they have Abilities, Opportunities, and any of the Family to officiate over, to dispense to them those Things whereof they Are Stewards:
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For tho' Defects in Nature, and Corporal Inabilities, and Persecutions, and Civil Impediments may hinder the Imployments of the Ministry, they cannot deprive of the Office and Function, but these being removed.
For though Defects in Nature, and Corporal Inabilities, and Persecutions, and Civil Impediments may hinder the Employments of the Ministry, they cannot deprive of the Office and Function, but these being removed.
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and unless the Bishop, that next Heir to the Crown, succeeds, there is a Moral Necessity of the Overthrow of Church and State, of the Introduction of Popery and Slavery;
and unless the Bishop, that next Heir to the Crown, succeeds, there is a Moral Necessity of the Overthrow of Church and State, of the Introduction of Popery and Slavery;
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and therefore we say, that if the Form and Matter of Baptism be used by any prophane Person, that is not a Minister that is Null, and 'tis no Baptism. So is the LORD's Supper;
and Therefore we say, that if the From and Matter of Baptism be used by any profane Person, that is not a Minister that is Null, and it's no Baptism. So is the LORD's Supper;
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and therefore St. Paul saith, I have received of the Lord, that which I also delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread:
and Therefore Saint Paul Says, I have received of the Lord, that which I also Delivered unto you, that the Lord jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bred:
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and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Which is not singularly and personally appropriated to Peter, as the Pope would have it,
and whatsoever thou shalt lose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven. Which is not singularly and personally appropriated to Peter, as the Pope would have it,
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though in particular and well-govern'd Churches the People ought to be consulted with, and the Reasonableness of the Minister's Proceedings herein toward any particular Member, ought to be evinced, (and this is according to Scripture) and so their Approbation required:
though in particular and well-governed Churches the People ought to be consulted with, and the Reasonableness of the Minister's Proceedings herein towards any particular Member, ought to be evinced, (and this is according to Scripture) and so their Approbation required:
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which seems to be taught us in that Passage of our Saviour's, in which our Saviour enjoyns, upon the stuborn Impenitency of a Delinquent, upon a secret Address of the wronged Party to him,
which seems to be taught us in that Passage of our Saviour's, in which our Saviour enjoins, upon the stubborn Impenitency of a Delinquent, upon a secret Address of the wronged Party to him,
Which Sentence of the Church seems to be implyed in (as antecedent) the words following, Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye (the Church) shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven,
Which Sentence of the Church seems to be employed in (as antecedent) the words following, Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever the (the Church) shall bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven,
when he had given sufficient Evidence of his unfeign'd Repentance, sufficient to such a Man is this Punishment which was inflicted of many, (many, not the Minister alone,
when he had given sufficient Evidence of his unfeigned Repentance, sufficient to such a Man is this Punishment which was inflicted of many, (many, not the Minister alone,
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Wherefore seeing the things that are committed to Ministers, are these spiritual, heavenly, evangelical Things infinitely more excellent rich and glorious then all the Riches,
Wherefore seeing the things that Are committed to Ministers, Are these spiritual, heavenly, Evangelical Things infinitely more excellent rich and glorious then all the Riches,
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and Mines, and Concerns of this Life, which are nothing in comparison of them, therefore their Stewardship is more noble and excellent, more useful and profitable then any other.
and Mines, and Concerns of this Life, which Are nothing in comparison of them, Therefore their Stewardship is more noble and excellent, more useful and profitable then any other.
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The Threats that they pronounce against Sinners and Hypocrites in their Preaching, how presumptuous or secure soever they be, shall certainly be inflicted by God, (if they persevere to be so;) and all the Promises and Blessings that they proclaim to the Godly and Sincere, what sad, hard, dismal, next door to dispairing Thoughts, they may have of themselves, shall certainly be made good by God:
The Treats that they pronounce against Sinners and Hypocrites in their Preaching, how presumptuous or secure soever they be, shall Certainly be inflicted by God, (if they persevere to be so;) and all the Promises and Blessings that they proclaim to the Godly and Sincere, what sad, hard, dismal, next door to despairing Thoughts, they may have of themselves, shall Certainly be made good by God:
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and so whoever they exclude from the Priviledges of the Militant Church here on Earth, shall be excluded from those of the Triumphant Church in Heaven;
and so whoever they exclude from the Privileges of the Militant Church Here on Earth, shall be excluded from those of the Triumphant Church in Heaven;
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what Waste, what Want and Ruine, must the Absence of a Steward cause to a great and numerous Family, wherein are too many unwise and headstrong Persons, too many proud and self-conceited ones, too many slavish and prodigal ones, &c. his Absence would soon dissolve the Houshold.
what Waste, what Want and Ruin, must the Absence of a Steward cause to a great and numerous Family, wherein Are too many unwise and headstrong Persons, too many proud and self-conceited ones, too many slavish and prodigal ones, etc. his Absence would soon dissolve the Household.
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In the Church of God are too many weak and peevish ones, too many proud and self-conceited ones, too many unruly and extravagant ones, &c. who without the Rule and Guidance of a Minister, would soon dissolve and ruine Churches.
In the Church of God Are too many weak and peevish ones, too many proud and self-conceited ones, too many unruly and extravagant ones, etc. who without the Rule and Guidance of a Minister, would soon dissolve and ruin Churches.
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as do also those others of Fathers, Nurses, Pastors, Shepherds, Guides, Watchmen, and Embassadors, &c. To shew that as these are useful and necessary to Children, to Flocks, to blind Ones, to Cities,
as do also those Others of Father's, Nurse's, Pastors, Shepherd's, Guides, Watchmen, and ambassadors, etc. To show that as these Are useful and necessary to Children, to Flocks, to blind Ones, to Cities,
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These profane and ungodly Wretches are grosly mistaken, and under dangerous Delusions. Exhor. 1. This Stewardship of the Ministers is serviceable for Exhortation;
These profane and ungodly Wretches Are grossly mistaken, and under dangerous Delusions. Exhort. 1. This Stewardship of the Ministers is serviceable for Exhortation;
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1. That you would still consider, and walk constantly under the due Apprehension of the Greatness, the Honour, the Weight, the Consequence of this your Function and Stewardship;
1. That you would still Consider, and walk constantly under the due Apprehension of the Greatness, the Honour, the Weight, the Consequence of this your Function and Stewardship;
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and handling the Word of God, and all others are educated in before they pretend to be Candidates for this Function:) I would here recommend the Ecclesiastical History,
and handling the Word of God, and all Others Are educated in before they pretend to be Candidates for this Function:) I would Here recommend the Ecclesiastical History,
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And withal, by such a Knowledge we shall be qualified the more easily to vindicate the Scripture from false Glosses and Interpretations which the Unlearned and Heretical are apt to impose upon it,
And withal, by such a Knowledge we shall be qualified the more Easily to vindicate the Scripture from false Glosses and Interpretations which the Unlearned and Heretical Are apt to impose upon it,
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How can a Steward ever be a good Steward, and duely dispense those things whereof he has no knowledge? His Ignorance will make him to mistake one thing for another, to the disgrace of his Charge,
How can a Steward ever be a good Steward, and duly dispense those things whereof he has no knowledge? His Ignorance will make him to mistake one thing for Another, to the disgrace of his Charge,
So our Saviour saith, Every Scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man that is an housholder, which bringeth forth out of his treasures things new and old.
So our Saviour Says, Every Scribe which is instructed unto the Kingdom of heaven, is like unto a man that is an householder, which brings forth out of his treasures things new and old.
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which that we may attain, there is required a serious, a diligent, a humble, an assiduous and constant studying of the Holy Scriptures, with servent, frequent,
which that we may attain, there is required a serious, a diligent, a humble, an assiduous and constant studying of the Holy Scriptures, with servient, frequent,
if not only meant in this his Exhortation to Timothy, for he tells him in another place, That the scriptures were able to make him wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
if not only meant in this his Exhortation to Timothy, for he tells him in Another place, That the Scriptures were able to make him wise unto salvation, through faith which is in christ jesus.
So that the Scripture fully and infallibly furnishes us with all Truths, with the Confutation of all Errors, with all Duties to be pressed upon all our People;
So that the Scripture Fully and infallibly furnishes us with all Truths, with the Confutation of all Errors, with all Duties to be pressed upon all our People;
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And here for the more clear satisfactory Discovery of the Truths of Scripture, and a more ready Use and Improvement of them for the Benefit of the Houshold of God;
And Here for the more clear satisfactory Discovery of the Truths of Scripture, and a more ready Use and Improvement of them for the Benefit of the Household of God;
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which we translate Proportion of Faith, wherein every thing is fitly and proportionably placed, has its proper dependence one upon another, refers each to other, is proved, illustrated, strengthened and confirmed each by other, and 'tis called NONLATINALPHABET;
which we translate Proportion of Faith, wherein every thing is fitly and proportionably placed, has its proper dependence one upon Another, refers each to other, is proved, illustrated, strengthened and confirmed each by other, and it's called;
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and keeps alive the Graces of the Spirit, will be prepared upon any warning, within a little time, with his Bible (when he can have no other Helps,) only, to preach distinctly, orthodoxly,
and keeps alive the Graces of the Spirit, will be prepared upon any warning, within a little time, with his bible (when he can have no other Helps,) only, to preach distinctly, orthodoxly,
and have no opportunity to recur to their own common Places and Collections, nor the help of other Books, would make but sorrowful, jejune, consus'd and blundring work on't.
and have no opportunity to recur to their own Common Places and Collections, nor the help of other Books, would make but sorrowful, jejune, consused and blundering work oned.
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that so we may know what to distribute of the Mysteries of God unto them, which requires a very careful Inspection into them and their ways and doings,
that so we may know what to distribute of the Mysteres of God unto them, which requires a very careful Inspection into them and their ways and doings,
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and this is that which is chiefly declared by our Lord Christ in those places where he saith, that 'tis the part of a wise Servant and Steward over God's House, to give them their Meat in due season;
and this is that which is chiefly declared by our Lord christ in those places where he Says, that it's the part of a wise Servant and Steward over God's House, to give them their Meat in due season;
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And as his Wisdom is shewn in the Seasonableness, so also in the Quality and Quantity of the Meat which he gives them, which ought also to be such as is due to them. Three great Books which a Minister ought chiefly to study, to make him wise and prudent, are the Holy Word, his own Heart, and his own People.
And as his Wisdom is shown in the Seasonableness, so also in the Quality and Quantity of the Meat which he gives them, which ought also to be such as is due to them. Three great Books which a Minister ought chiefly to study, to make him wise and prudent, Are the Holy Word, his own Heart, and his own People.
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This is the Property our Ssaviour gives of his Servant and Steward, that he be faithful as well as wise, have an honest Heart as well as an able Head, to give his Houshold their Meat in due season.
This is the Property our Saviour gives of his Servant and Steward, that he be faithful as well as wise, have an honest Heart as well as an able Head, to give his Household their Meat in due season.
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And when he directs Timothy to the Properties of those that should be intrusted with the Mysteries of God, he tells him, The things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
And when he directs Timothy to the Properties of those that should be Entrusted with the Mysteres of God, he tells him, The things that thou hast herd of me among many Witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach Others also.
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And when he had at Miletus called the Bishops, the Presbyters of Ephesus, he tells them in that excellent Speech to them, I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you:
And when he had At Miletus called the Bishops, the Presbyters of Ephesus, he tells them in that excellent Speech to them, I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you:
An excellent Example proposed for our Imitation. 6. Such must be courageous and magnanimous; Of an undaunted and fearless Spirit in the Discharge of their Office.
an excellent Exampl proposed for our Imitation. 6. Such must be courageous and magnanimous; Of an undaunted and fearless Spirit in the Discharge of their Office.
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besides Persecutions of all sorts from abroad, (if the Devil can raise them) even all Persecutions of Tongue, Hands, Sword, Prisons, Gibbets, and Flames;
beside Persecutions of all sorts from abroad, (if the devil can raise them) even all Persecutions of Tongue, Hands, Sword, Prisons, Gibbets, and Flames;
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and this will engage them to be prudent, faithful, diligent, &c. in their Place. So must Ministers be toward God, toward his Name, Kingdom, and Glory.
and this will engage them to be prudent, faithful, diligent, etc. in their Place. So must Ministers be towards God, towards his Name, Kingdom, and Glory.
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Stewards should have Love toward the Family, rejoyce in its welfare, delight in its Prosperity, &c. without which they will either carelesly neglect,
Stewards should have Love towards the Family, rejoice in its welfare, delight in its Prosperity, etc. without which they will either carelessly neglect,
and herein also follow that glorious Pattern St. Paul, who says concerning the Jews, I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart:
and herein also follow that glorious Pattern Saint Paul, who Says Concerning the jews, I say the truth in christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart:
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Ye know how we exhorted and comforted, and charged every one of you (as a father doth his children.) So should our hearts be affected toward our People,
You know how we exhorted and comforted, and charged every one of you (as a father does his children.) So should our hearts be affected towards our People,
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and so we should follow that Precept, Feed the flock of God, and take the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind.
and so we should follow that Precept, Feed the flock of God, and take the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind.
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and dis-regarding of, and not troubled at the ill Humors, and unhandsom and provoking Carriage, which they must expect to meet with from some or other of the Family;
and disregarding of, and not troubled At the ill Humours, and unhandsome and provoking Carriage, which they must expect to meet with from Some or other of the Family;
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if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth, and that they may recover themselves out of the Snare of the Devil's who are taken captive at his will They must imitate Moses, and be zealous in God's Cause;
if God Peradventure will give them Repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth, and that they may recover themselves out of the Snare of the Devil's who Are taken captive At his will They must imitate Moses, and be zealous in God's Cause;
but meek and as unconcerned in their own, &c. 10. Lastly, Such must be blameless, and free from all Vice, commendable, praise worthy, and shining in all Graces and Vertues, in all Gravity and venerable Deportment:
but meek and as unconcerned in their own, etc. 10. Lastly, Such must be blameless, and free from all Vice, commendable, praise worthy, and shining in all Graces and Virtues, in all Gravity and venerable Deportment:
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He knew that some Persons would be apt to disdain to be taught, to be reproved by a young Lad, a beardless Boy, (as we use to say) & so to contemn him;
He knew that Some Persons would be apt to disdain to be taught, to be reproved by a young Lad, a beardless Boy, (as we use to say) & so to contemn him;
which he warns him against, and directs how he may avoid it, even by being an Ensample to the Believers in Word, in Conversation, &c. by shining in all Graces, Duties and Vertues toward God and Man. And this was that which procured to John the Baptist so great Reverence and Respect from Herod, He feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy,
which he warns him against, and directs how he may avoid it, even by being an Ensample to the Believers in Word, in Conversation, etc. by shining in all Graces, Duties and Virtues towards God and Man. And this was that which procured to John the Baptist so great reverence and Respect from Herod, He feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy,
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for he tells Timothy that 'twas for this end that he wrote those Epistles to him, If I tarry long, that thou maist know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth.
for he tells Timothy that 'twas for this end that he wrote those Epistles to him, If I tarry long, that thou Mayest know how thou Ought to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth.
Motives. 1. Because of our Lord, whose Stewards we are, there is nothing in him, (as there may be in Humane Lords and Masters,) that can give us the least Incouragement to omit, to be remiss in, or to contradict our Duty; but all to the contrary:
Motives. 1. Because of our Lord, whose Stewards we Are, there is nothing in him, (as there may be in Humane lords and Masters,) that can give us the least Encouragement to omit, to be remiss in, or to contradict our Duty; but all to the contrary:
for Success is God's, but Labour and Industry is ours by God's assistance, and therefore if there be a Minister more faithful, laborious, zealous, &c. in his Function,
for Success is God's, but Labour and Industry is ours by God's assistance, and Therefore if there be a Minister more faithful, laborious, zealous, etc. in his Function,
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6. I would add one more to Ministers of our Perswasions, and that is, Because in these days God hath given us so wonderfully our Liberty, hath opened our Mouths, given us Freedom to preach, boldly and publickly to Congregations without fear of Fines or Bonds,
6. I would add one more to Ministers of our Persuasions, and that is, Because in these days God hath given us so wonderfully our Liberty, hath opened our Mouths, given us Freedom to preach, boldly and publicly to Congregations without Fear of Fines or Bonds,
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and has hitherto to this day so graciously prolonged it to us, and given us a Meeting of so many in Peace, Ingenuity and Gratitude should constrain us to do all that possibly we can for God and his Glory, for Christ and his Church.
and has hitherto to this day so graciously prolonged it to us, and given us a Meeting of so many in Peace, Ingenuity and Gratitude should constrain us to do all that possibly we can for God and his Glory, for christ and his Church.
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2. This serves to exhort those who intend for the Ministry, to consider well and wisely what they are about, what the greatness, the weight, the charge of this Stewardship are,
2. This serves to exhort those who intend for the Ministry, to Consider well and wisely what they Are about, what the greatness, the weight, the charge of this Stewardship Are,
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and what they ought to be and do that are of this Function, and so not to dare to enter rashly thereon, without the due Qualifications (at least in some good measure,) of Head, Heart,
and what they ought to be and do that Are of this Function, and so not to Dare to enter rashly thereon, without the due Qualifications (At least in Some good measure,) of Head, Heart,
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Persons must not take the Charge of the Mysteries of God to themselves, when they are but little better qualified then the meanest Servants, not so well as most,
Persons must not take the Charge of the Mysteres of God to themselves, when they Are but little better qualified then the Meanest Servants, not so well as most,
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I would not here be thought to discourage all young Men from entring upon the Ministry, (especially now that the Church of God is in so great need of Pastors,) for I well know that a young Timothy may be as well qualified for it,
I would not Here be Thought to discourage all young Men from entering upon the Ministry, (especially now that the Church of God is in so great need of Pastors,) for I well know that a young Timothy may be as well qualified for it,
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and none above them as they are Stewards of God's Mysteries, (for tho' we acknowledge the Magistrate to have an Authority about sacred Things and Persons,
and none above them as they Are Stewards of God's Mysteres, (for though we acknowledge the Magistrate to have an authority about sacred Things and Persons,
(that is) if thereby they could have done him any service) And the Apostle commands you all to esteem them very highly in love for their Works sake, Who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.
(that is) if thereby they could have done him any service) And the Apostle commands you all to esteem them very highly in love for their Works sake, Who labour among you, and Are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.
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The Stewardship and Charge of God's Mysteries, and of Souls, is a most weighty and tremendous Burden, which you should endeavour to alleviate, which you should do, by being thriving Christians in Knowledge and Godliness,
The Stewardship and Charge of God's Mysteres, and of Souls, is a most weighty and tremendous Burden, which you should endeavour to alleviate, which you should do, by being thriving Christians in Knowledge and Godliness,
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Repreh. 1. Of all Ministers that either are unable or unwilling to do the Duty of the Stewards of God's House, that either neglect or contradict their Duty either in Language or Carriage, who by speaking or living do poison or disorder the Houshold,
Reprehend. 1. Of all Ministers that either Are unable or unwilling to do the Duty of the Stewards of God's House, that either neglect or contradict their Duty either in Language or Carriage, who by speaking or living do poison or disorder the Household,
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2. Of those of the Houshold who either omit or contradict these Duties they owe to their Ministers, do not so account of them as of god's Stewards, but demeans themselves quite contrary;
2. Of those of the Household who either omit or contradict these Duties they owe to their Ministers, do not so account of them as of god's Stewards, but demeans themselves quite contrary;
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these little consider that the Dis-respects and Injuries they offer the Stewards (the Ministers) are offered to the Lord (even God himself) of the Houshold;
these little Consider that the Disrespects and Injuries they offer the Stewards (the Ministers) Are offered to the Lord (even God himself) of the Household;
2. To all those of the Family that duely demean themselves toward their Ministers, and in all things do dutifully account of them as Ministers of Christ,
2. To all those of the Family that duly demean themselves towards their Ministers, and in all things do dutifully account of them as Ministers of christ,
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as he himself assures us, He that heareth you, heareth me, and the honours that is given to Christ shall return an hundred fold into the bosom of him, that gives it, Luke 10.16. Would to God that all Congregations had such Stewards and Pastors, and that all Stewards had such a Family and Congregation, each discharging these Duties here discoursed of;
as he himself assures us, He that hears you, hears me, and the honours that is given to christ shall return an hundred fold into the bosom of him, that gives it, Lycia 10.16. Would to God that all Congregations had such Stewards and Pastors, and that all Stewards had such a Family and Congregation, each discharging these Duties Here discoursed of;
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