N04195:105
The great concern of a watchman for souls, appearing in the duty he has…
The great concern of a watchman for souls, appearing in the duty he has to do, and the account he has to give, represented & improved, in a sermon preached at the ordination of the Reverend Mr. Jonathan Judd, to the pastoral office over the Church of Christ, in the new precinct at Northampton, June 8. 1743. / By Jonathan Edwards, M.A. Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Northampton. ; [Four lines from Ezra]The great concern of a watchman for souls, appearing in the duty he has to do, and the account he has to give, represented & improved, in a sermon preach'd at the ordination of the Reverend Mr. Jonathan Judd, to the pastoral office over the Church of Christ, in the new precinct at Northampton, June 8. 1743. / By Jonathan Edwards, M.A. Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Northampton. ; [Four lines from Ezra]
Boston: printed by Green for N. Procter, 1743
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Thus, Sir, divide the Word of Truth: Be that faithful and wise Steward, who gives to every one his ⟨p. 48⟩Portion of Meat in due Season. Blessed is that Servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing.m
Administer the Sacraments of the New Testament to those who are proper Subjects of them. Urge your People, that they do not in a careless Manner neglect those sacred Institutions of God our Saviour: And use your best Endeavours to prepare them for the Reception, and your self for the Administration of them.
V. Finally, Take Heed that you fulfil that Part of your Ministry, which consists in Rule […] Government.
V. Finally, Take Heed that you fulfil that Part of your Ministry, which consists in Rule 〈…〉 Government.