A26686:13
A call to Archippus
A call to Archippus, or, An humble and earnest motion to some ejected ministers (by way of letter) to take heed to their ministry that they fulfil it.
London : s.n., 1664
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Some of yours were the holy hands by which we were called to our Office, when you made us publicly promise (according to the obligation of our Office) that we would ⟨p. 4⟩never, for fear of any persecution, desist from preaching the Gospel; and far be it from our Fathers to withdraw, as soon as persecution begins. Suffer us with all modesty and submission, to reason with you. Hath not God said, Necessity is laid on you, and WOE unto you if you preach not the Gospel? 1Who shall free you from that Woe, or loose your bonds of that necesse, if yet you sit still in silence?
Some of yours were the holy hands by which we were called to our Office, when you made us publickly promise (according to the obligation of our Office) that we would ⟨p. 4⟩never, for fear of any persecution, desist from preaching the Gospel; and far be it from our Fathers to withdraw, as soon as persecution begins. Suffer us with all modesty and submission, to reason with you. Hath not God said, Necessity is laid on you, and VVO unto you if you preach not the Gespel? 1Who shall free you from that Wo, or loose your bonds of that necesse, if yet you sit still in silence?
Shall we mind you of Pauls example and charge? No bonds nor afflictions could move him, nor make him shun 1to declare the whole counsel of God. And how strict is the command, That you take heed to your selves, and all the