The work itself, or the actions which we must perform.—(4.) The end which we must intend. I shall begin with the last, as being first in our intention, though last attained. I. The ultimate end of our pastoral oversight, is that which is the ultimate end of our whole lives; even the pleasing and glorifying of God, to which is connexed the glory of the human nature also of Christ, and the glorification of his church, and of ourselves in particular: and the nearer ends of our office, are the sanctification
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