A34165:378
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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8. Christians that are weak and not confirmed, lose abundance of the fruit of Gods Ordinances that are improved by others. How many a truth that taste exceeding sweet to others, have no great relish to them, nor growth by it? A healthy man hath more relish in ordinary fare, than a sick person in varieties, the full stomach loathes the Honey-comb.
8. Christians that are weak and not confirmed, lose abundance of the fruit of Gods Ordinances that are improved by others. How many a truth that taste exceeding sweet to others, have no great relish to them, nor growth by it? A healthy man hath more relish in ordinary fare, than a sick person in varieties, the full stomack loaths the Honey-comb.
9. The weak and unconfirmed Christian is unprofitable comparatively unto others; not that the Church would wish the weakest member out, but comparatively unconfirmed Christians are very unprofitable unto others; like little children in the Family that must be looked to, make work for a great many more about them. What doth a sick person, but the work of others is to feed, support, and be a help to him. The Church of God hath need of strong Christians that can pray in Faith fervently for others, and you scarcely pray son your selves. Consider when the Church needs a great deal of help, will you sit down with low attainments, and little things, when so many hundred about you need so great assistance?
9. The weak and unconfirmed Christian is unprofitable comparatively unto others; not that the Church would wish the weakest member out, but comparatively unconfirmed Christians are very unprofitable unto others; like little children in the Family that must be looked to, make work for a great many more about them. What doth a sick person, but the work of others is to feed, support, and be a help to him. The Church of God hath need of strong Christians that can pray in Faith servently for others, and you scarcely pray son your selves. Consider when the Church needs a great deal of help, will you sit down with low attainments, and little things, when so many hundred about you need so great assistance?