CXI propositions concerning the ministry and government of the ChurchCXI propositions concerning the ministerie and government of the Church

And now what resteth but that God be entreated with continual and ardent Prayers, both that he would put into the hearts of all Magistrates zeal and care to cherish, defend, and guard the Ecclesiastic Discipline, together with the rest of Christs Ordinances, and to stop their ears against the importunate suites of whatsoever claw-backs which would stir them up against the Church; and that also all Governors and Rulers of Churches, being every where furnished and helped with the strength of the holy Spirit, may diligently and faithfully execute this part also of their function, as it becometh the trusty servants of Christ, which study to please their own Lord and Master, more then men.

And now what resteth but that God bee intreated with continuall and ardent Prayers, both that hee would put into the hearts of all Magistrates zeal and care to cherish, defend, and guard the Ecclesiastick Discipline, together with the rest of Christs Ordinances, and to stop their eares against the importunate suites of whatsoever claw-backs which would stirre them up against the Church; and that also all Governours and Rulers of Churches, being every where furnished and helped with the strength of the holy Spirit, may diligently and faithfully execute this part also of their function, as it becometh the trustie servants of Christ, which study to please their owne Lord and Master, more then men.