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The true nature of a Gospel church and its government
The true nature of a Gospel church and its government ... by the late pious and learned minister of the Gospel, John Owen ...
London: printed for William Marshall, 1689
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
1. I GRANT, That [Greek or Hebrew], the word here used, signifies to Labour with Pains and Diligence, ad ultimum virium, usque ad fatigationem; unto the utmost of Mens Strength, and unto Weariness. But,
1. I GRANT, That 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, the word here used, signifies to Labour with Pains and Diligence, ad ultimum virium, usque ad fatigationem; unto the utmost of Mens Strength, and unto Weariness. But,
2. SO to labour in the Word and Doctrine, is the Duty of all Pastors and Teachers; and who ever doth not so labour, is negligent in his Office, and worthy of severe Blame, instead of double Honour. For,
1. [Greek or Hebrew], whence is [Greek or Hebrew], is the Labour of a Minister; and so of any Minister in his Work of Teaching and Preaching the Gospel, 1 Cor. 3.8. [Greek or Hebrew], Every one (that is every one employed in the Ministry, whether to Plant or to Water; to Convert Men, or to Edify the Church) shall receive his own Reward, according to his own Labour. He that doth not strive, [Greek or Hebrew], in the Ministry, shall never receive a Reward, [Greek or Hebrew], according to his own Labour; and so is not worthy of double Honour.
1. 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, whence is 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, is the Labour of a Minister; and so of any Minister in his Work of Teaching and Preaching the Gospel,