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The glory of a true church, and its discipline displayed wherein a true gospel-church…The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church…
The glory of a true church, and its discipline displayed wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach.The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach.
London : s.n., 1697
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.
Of the work of a Pastor, Bishop or Overseer.
1. The work of a Pastor is to preach the Word of Christ, or to feed the Flock,1 and to administer all the Ordinances of the Gospel ⟨p. 9⟩which belong to his Sacred Office,2 and to be faithful and laborious therein, studying to show himself approved unto God,3 a Work-man that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. 4He is a Steward of the Mysteries of God, 5therefore ought to be a Man of good Understanding and Experience, being sound in the Faith, and one that is acquainted with the Mysteries of the Gospel:6 Because he is to feed the People with Knowledge and Understanding. He must be faithful and skilful to declare the Mind of God,7 and diligent therein, also to preach in season and out of season; God having committed unto him the Ministry of Reconciliation,8 a most choice and sacred Trust. What Interest hath God greater in the World which he hath committed unto Men than this? Moreover, he must make known the whole Counsel of God to the People.9