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An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustratedAn analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated
An analytical exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applied by their uses for a further progress in holiness / by ... William Ames ...An analyticall exposition of both the epistles of the Apostle Peter illustrated by doctrines out of every text and applyed by their uses for a further progresse in holinesse / by ... William Ames ...
London: printed by E.G. for John Rothwell, 1641London: printed by E.G. for Iohn Rothwell, 1641
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Doct. 4. It is the proper duty of a Shepherd, to feed the flock that is committed to his charge.
This is gathered from verse 2.
Reason 1. Because the shepherds are appointed for the edification ⟨p. 102⟩of the Church: now to feed is nothing else, but to use all means that are appointed by God to procure the edification of the Church.
Reason 1. Because the shepherds are appointed for the edification ⟨p. 102⟩of the Church: now to feed is nothing else, but to use all meanes that are appointed by God to procure the edification of the Church.
2. Because Pastors are properly given to the faithful that are converted, who as new borne babes should be nourished and brought up with milk and food, until they come to perfection.