A64984:69
The death of ministers improved. Or, an exhortation to the inhabitants of Horsley on…
The death of ministers improved. Or, an exhortation to the inhabitants of Horsley on Gloucester-shire, and others, on the much lamented death of that reverend and faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Henry Stubs By Tho. Vincent, John Turner, Rob. Perrott, M. Pemberton. To which is added a sermon upon that occasion, by Richard Baxter.The death of ministers improved. Or, an exhortation to the inhabitants of Horsley on Glocester-shire, and others, on the much lamented death of that reverend and faithful minister of the Gospel, Mr. Henry Stubbs By Tho. Vincent, John Turner, Rob. Perrott, M. Pemberton. To which is added a sermon upon that occasion, by Richard Baxter.
London : s.n., Printed in the year 1678
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.
Fourthly, The finishing of Pauls Course, is the bringing his work of Christianity and Ministry to the desired joyful end. 1. To the end of duration: not to be weary of well doing, nor having put his hand to Christs plough, to look back and repent, nor forsake the warfare in which he was engaged. He that endureth to the end shall be saved: and in due time we shall reap if we faint not. 2. To the end of Intention. 1. To do his own appointed work, that his grace being exercised and increased, he may be acceptable to God, and fit with joy to meet the Lord. 2. To call and save sinners; and to build up Saints, and to gather Churches unto Christ, and edify them, and leave to all ages his Doctrine and example, a certain word and powerful motive. 3. To ⟨p. 10⟩glorify Christ and God the Father in all this not to sit warm in a reverend habit, for me• to honour for the sake of the Office, and bar• name of an Apostle.
Fourthly, The finishing of Pauls Course, is the bringing his work of Christianity and Ministry to the desired joyful end. 1. To the end of duration: not to be weary of well doing, nor having put his hand to Christs plow, to look back and repent, nor forsake the warfare in which he was engaged. He that endureth to the end shall be saved: and in due time we shall reap if we faint not. 2. To the end of Intention. 1. To do his own appointed work, that his grace being exercised and increased, he may be acceptable to God, and fit with joy to meet the Lord. 2. To call and save sinners; and to build up Saints, and to gather Churches unto Christ, and edifie them, and leave to all ages his Doctrin and example, a certain word and powerful motive. 3. To ⟨p. 10⟩glorifie Christ and God the Father in all this not to sit warm in a reverend habit, for me• to honour for the sake of the Office, and bar• name of an Apostle.