A26686:14
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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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 2Flock, over whom the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops? And let it be noted, how pertinent the motive is, Because grievous 3Wolves are entered in, not sparing the Flock: And will you, at such a time, give over your care for the Flock? Are we not most dreadfully charged, before God, and our Lord Jesus 4Christ, and the elect Angels, to observe these things, and to preach the Word, and be instant, and reprove, rebuke, exhort with all LONG SUFFERING? and shall we flinch at the beginning of any Suffering? Are we not required to continue in Doctrine, as ever we would save our selves, or them 5that hear us? Hath not our Lord told us, That he that hath set his hand to the Plough, and looketh back, is not fit for the 6Kingdom of God?
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 2Flock, over whom the holy Ghost hath made you Bishops? And let it be noted, how pertinent the motive is, Because grievous 3Wolves are entred in, not sparing the Flock: And will you, at such a time, give over your care for the Flock? Are we not most dreadfully charged, besore God, and our Lord Jesus 4