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A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein…
A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdays lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine William Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabetical tables ...A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...
London: printed by A.M. for Joshua Kirton, 1655
Chapter 2 › Section 127: §. 127. Of the efficacy of Preaching the Gospel.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
We have an evidence hereof in Christs Ministry while he lived on earth. For saith he to his Father of his Disciples, While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy Name, Joh. 17. 12.
The efficacy also of Christs Prophetical Office, hath been manifested since his Ascension, by the Ministry of his Apostles and of their successors in all ages.
The efficacy also of Christs Propheticall Office, hath been manifested since his Ascension, by the Ministry of his Apostles and of their successours in all ages.
This is a forcible motive to incite us Ministers, to be diligent in declaring Gods Name and preaching the Gospel. We may rest upon it, that our labour shall not be in vain. The efficacy of Christs Prophetical Function since his Ascension, hath been very great. All that belong to God shall by the preaching of the Gospel be brought to God. Though there be many incredulous and obstinate, yet ⟨p. 210⟩Christ hath his children, and they will receive our word. If it were duly weighed, what an honour it is to be spiritual Fathers, and what recompense follows thereon, it would certainly put on Ministers to preach the Gospel with all diligence.
This is a forcible motive to incite us Ministers, to be diligent in declaring Gods Name and preaching the Gospel. We may rest upon it, that our labour shall not be in vain. The efficacy of Christs Propheticall Function since his Ascension, hath been very great. All that belong to God shall by the preaching of the Gospel be brought to God. Though there be many incredulous and obstinate, yet