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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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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.
Fourthly, The people are required to do distinct duties to them, to hear them, to obey them, to submit themselves to them, to esteem of them as the Messengers of God, yea, to have them in high estimation for their works sake. Certainly, none can impartially read the Epistles of Paul, (therefore I need not name the particular places) but he must be convinced of the distinct Office of a Ministry, and the peoples duty thereunto.
Fourthly, The people are required to do distinct duties to them, to hear them, to obey them, to submit themselves to them, to esteem of them as the Messengers of God, yea, to have them in high estimation for their works sake. Certainly, none can impartially reade the Epistles of Paul, (therefore I need not name the particular places) but he must be convinced of the distinct Office of a Ministry, and the peoples duty thereunto.