A discourse of the pastoral carefor W. Baynes by Ranson Plant, 1818 - 217 pages |
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Page xxxiii
... shepherds : Whereas if an overflowing scourge should break in upon us , we have all possible reason , both from the judgments of God , and the present situation of affairs , to believe that it will begin at the sanctuary , at those who ...
... shepherds : Whereas if an overflowing scourge should break in upon us , we have all possible reason , both from the judgments of God , and the present situation of affairs , to believe that it will begin at the sanctuary , at those who ...
Page 45
... shepherd was a figure then so well understood , that the prophet expresses God's care of his people , by this of his feeding them as a shepherd , car- rying his lambs in his bosom , and gently leading them that are with young . ( Isa ...
... shepherd was a figure then so well understood , that the prophet expresses God's care of his people , by this of his feeding them as a shepherd , car- rying his lambs in his bosom , and gently leading them that are with young . ( Isa ...
Page 49
... shepherds or pastors , stewards , ambassadors , and angels , it appears that there is a great dignity belonging to them , but a dignity which must carry labour.with it , as that for which the honour is due : The other titles of ...
... shepherds or pastors , stewards , ambassadors , and angels , it appears that there is a great dignity belonging to them , but a dignity which must carry labour.with it , as that for which the honour is due : The other titles of ...
Page 52
... shepherds , and their watchmen , is a main article , of their charge ; so Isaiah tells them , that their Watchmen were blind , ignorant , dumb dogs , that could not bark ; sleeping , laying down , and loving to slumber : ( Isa . lvi ...
... shepherds , and their watchmen , is a main article , of their charge ; so Isaiah tells them , that their Watchmen were blind , ignorant , dumb dogs , that could not bark ; sleeping , laying down , and loving to slumber : ( Isa . lvi ...
Page 53
... shepherds . In opposition to such careless and corrupt guides , God promises to his people , to set watchmen over them that should never hold their peace day nor night . As the captivity drew nearer , we may easily con- elude , that the ...
... shepherds . In opposition to such careless and corrupt guides , God promises to his people , to set watchmen over them that should never hold their peace day nor night . As the captivity drew nearer , we may easily con- elude , that the ...
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Page 55 - The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost; but with force and with cruelty have ye ruled them.
Page 67 - I charge thee therefore, before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing, and his kingdom ; preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Page xx - Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them; wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?
Page 54 - A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof (Jer.5:22-31).
Page 66 - And the servant of the Lord must not strive ; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth...
Page 57 - The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
Page 70 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Page 118 - Be to the flock of Christ a shepherd, not a wolf; feed them, devour them not. Hold up the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring again the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so merciful, that you be not too remiss; so minister discipline, that you forget not mercy...
Page 114 - WILL you be diligent in prayers, and in reading of the Holy Scriptures, and in such studies as help to the knowledge of the same, laying aside the study of the world and the flesh?
Page 118 - Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine ; continue in them : for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.