A26686:8
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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A Call to ARCHIPPUS: or, an humble and earnest Motion to some Ejected Ministers, &c.
Reverend Fathers and Brethren,
WE said *days should speak, and waited for the words of the Ancient; But an aged Paul would not have others †despise Timothy his youth, much less would he do it himself. Your long silence hath made us speak, to utter to you our own troubles, and the sighs and groans of your helpless Flocks. We cannot inform you, but have only writ to *stir you up by way of remembrance, and humbly to put you in mind, that you †stir up the gift of God that is in you, and suffer not your worthy *Talents to be buried in the Napkin, now the sinking Church and dying Religion hath such pressing need for their utmost improvement.
VVE said *days should speak, and waited for the words of the Ancient; But an aged Paul would not have others †despise Timothy his youth, much lesse would he do it himself. Your long silence hath made us speak, to utter to you our own troubles, and the sighs and groans of your helpless Flocks. We cannot inform you, but have only writ to