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CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St.…
CXLV expository sermons upon the whole 17th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, or, Christs prayer before his passion explicated, and both practically and polemically improved by Anthony Burgess ...
London: printed by Abraham Miller for Thomas Underhill, 1656
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Secondly, The Scripture doth attribute hereby unto them distinct work and employment. They are to feed them, they are to preach to them, they are to watch over them, they are to admonish, rebuke and cast out unruly persons; they are to give themselves to reading, to be in these things, as the Apostle calls it: Now if this did belong to all, every one would be bound to leave their Calling; for he that is in this Office, is commanded wholly to attend to it.
Secondly, The Scripture doth attribute hereby unto them distinct work and imploiment. They are to feed them, they are to preach to them, they are to watch over them, they are to admonish, rebuke and cast out unruly persons; they are to give themselves to reading, to be in these things, as the Apostle cals it: Now if this did belong to all, every one would be bound to leave their Calling; for he that is in this Office, is commanded wholly to attend to it.
Thirdly, They are under a peculiar charge and account. Their estate is more dreadful then others, if they be found negligent. Woe be unto me (saith Paul) if I preach not the Word: So Heb. 13. they are said to give an account, and it's desired they may do it with joy, and not with grief; If there be no Ministerial office, then we are not responsible for the souls of men.
Thirdly, They are under a peculiar charge and account. Their estate is more dreadfull then others, if they be found negligent. Woe be unto me (saith Paul) if I preach not the Word: So Heb. 13. they are said to give an account, and it's desired they may do it with joy, and not with grief; If there be no Ministerial office, then we are not responsible for the souls of men.