A34165:1200
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…
A Complete collection of farewell sermons preached by Mr. Calamy, Dr. Manton, Mr. Caryl ... [et al.] ; together with Mr. Ash his funeral sermon, Mr. Nalton's funeral sermon, Mr. Lye's rehearsal ... with their several prayers.A Compleat collection of farewel sermons preached by Mr. Calamy, Dr. Manton, Mr. Caryl ... [et al.] ; together with Mr. Ash his funeral sermon, Mr. Nalton's funeral sermon, Mr. Lye's rehearsal ... with their several prayers.
London : s.n., 1663
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2. Seeing Ministers are Earthen Vessels, in regard of moral infirmities which adhere to them, in respect of their corruptions and weaknesses judge of them as men, but esteem of what is righteous in them; though they have great advantages against sin, yet notwithstanding, they are not totally exempted and free from sin; as they are Ministers, so they are men.
3. In regard that Ministers are Earthen Vessels in respect of their frailty. Seeing then they are so frail and transitory, therefore accordingly you should make use of them, deal kindly and affectionately with them, in that they are quickly broken. What is sooner broken than a Glass, or an Earthen Vessel? Ministers are quickly taken away, and therefore you should be tender of them while you have ⟨image 150⟩them. Where are all the Fathers? Do the Prophets live for ever? The Word of the Lord indeed endureth for ever, but the Preacher of it doth not; the Gospel is eternal, but the Dispenser is mortal; the Calling is lasting, but the Minister is transitory; and therefore you should carry your selves with all tenderness and respect to them: take heed of grieving their spirits, seeing they are so soon broken. Endeavour also to improve by them, and to get as much good as you can by them. It is a great argument, to work while it is day, because the night comes, when no man can work: whilst God affords means and opportunities, make use of them: we are but Passengers; therefore this is a great ground for you to get all the good you can by Ministers, seeing they are frail.
3. In regard that Ministers are Earthen Vessels in respect of their frailty. Seeing then they are so frail and transitory, therefore accordingly you should make use of them, deal kindly and affectionately with them, in that they are quickly broken. What is sooner broken than a Glass, or an Earthen Vessel? Ministers are quickly taken away, and therefore you should be tender of them while you have ⟨image 150⟩