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Practical truths, plainly delivered
Practical truths, plainly delivered: wherein is showed, I. That true believers on Jesus Christ, shall as certainly enjoy everlasting life in heaven, as if they were there already. II. That there is a blessed marriage between Jesus Christ the son of God, & the true believer. III. That men are infinitely concerned, not only to hear the voice of Christ, but that they do it, to day. IV. The work of the ministry, described, in an ordination sermon. / By Increase Mather, D.D. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]Practical truths, plainly delivered: wherein is shewed, I. That true believers on Jesus Christ, shall as certainly enjoy everlasting life in heaven, as if they were there already. II. That there is a blessed marriage between Jesus Christ the son of God, & the true believer. III. That men are infinitely concerned, not only to hear the voice of Christ, but that they do it, to day. IV. The work of the ministry, described, in an ordination sermon. / By Increase Mather, D.D. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]
printed by B. Green for Daniel Henchman, 1718
The Work of the Ministry described, in an Ordination Sermon.
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.
Here the Enquiry will be.
Who are Called of the Lord to the Work of the Ministry?
Ans. In Order to a Lawful and Regular Call to this Work several things are requisite.
1. Ministerial Gifts and Qualifications are necessary. He must be [Greek or Hebrew], One that shall have an Ability and Promptitude to Teach. One called to that work should have more Wisdom and Knowledge than what the generality of Believers have attained unto. Eccl. 12.9. Because the Preacher was wise he taught the people Knowledge. Christ speaking of those whom he would send to Preach the Gospel, says, I will send you wise men, Matth. 23.34. And Ezra sent some to Iddo at Casiphia where there was a College, or Company of Levites over whom it seems Iddo Presided, that they should bring Ministers for the House of God, and 'tis said that by the good hand of God upon them, they brought a Man of Understanding, ⟨p. 120⟩