But above all others, is God’s eye upon ministers of the Gospel, as expecting of them that they should arise and acknowledge and honor him in such a work as this, and do their utmost to encourage and promote it. For to promote such a work is the very business which they are called and devoted to; ’tis the office to which they are appointed, as co-workers with Christ, and as his ambassadors and instruments, to awaken and convert sinners, and establish, build up and comfort saints;
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