A Complete collection of farewell sermons preached by Mr. Calamy, Dr. Manton, Mr. Caryl…A Compleat collection of farewel sermons preached by Mr. Calamy, Dr. Manton, Mr. Caryl…

2. The Gospel is a treasure in respect of the Ministry of it, so the Apostle hints, it is not only, but a shining light, which shined into our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God, &c. 'Tis a treasure in this respect, viz. In the discovery and shining of it, the conveyances, the several gifts and graces of the mystery, by which the Gospel is conveyed to us, makes us a treasure; and as the Ministry is a treasure, so the opportunities and advantages thereof are. Thus the Gospel and the Ministry thereof is precious, and ought to be esteemed and made use of by us. We should highly account of the Gospel, and put a high value on it, for it is a treasure; yea, it is a treasure in the want of other treasures, they are rich that are made partakers of it: Silver and Gold have I none, (saith St. Peter to the Cripple) but such as I have, I give it thee: this is the privilege of Ministers; though it may be, poor in respect of themselves, yet are rich to others. These excellent riches are committed to us, and accordingly we must not only make use of them our selves, but make them known to others; the Gospel is a treasure not for us to keep, but to discover, reveal and manifest to others: to give the light of the glory of God, &c. This is the work of the Ministry, we have indeed this treasure, but not for our selves only, but for others: We are to keep it, to preserve and maintain; it but so, as to be diligent to impart what is committed to us for the edification of others: Every Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of Heaven is as a good householder, bringeth forth things new and old.

2. The Gospel is a treasure in respect of the Ministry of it, so the Apostle hints, it is not only, but a shining light, which shined into our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God, &c. 'Tis a treasure in this respect, viz. In the discovery and shining of it, the conveyances, the several gifts and graces of the mystery, by which the Gospel is conveved to us, makes us a treasure; and as the Ministry is a treasure, so the opportunities and advantages thereof are. Thus the Gospel and the Ministry thereof is precious, and ought to be esteemed and made use of by us. We should highly account of the Gospel, and put a high value on it, for it is a treasure; yea, it is a treasure in the want of other treasures, they are rich that are made partakers of it: Silver and Gold have I none, (saith St. Peter to the Cripple) but such as I have, I give it thee: this is the priviledge of Ministers; though it may be, poor in respect of themselves, yet are rich to others. These excellent riches are committed to us, and accordingly we must not only make use of them our selves, but make them known to others; the Gospel is a treasure not for us to keep, but to discover, reveal and manifest to others: to give the light of the glory of God, &c. This is the work of the Ministry, we have indeed this treasure, but not for our selves only, but for others: We are to keep it, to preserve and maintain; it but so, as to be diligent to impart what is committed to us for the edification of others: Every Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of Heaven is as a good housholder, bringeth forth things new and old.