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The truth is, this silencing and depriving of Ministers, for matters of Discipline or Worship, upon account of their opinions or practi∣ces if it be in a matter disputable, and not apparently necessary, and these Ministers persons of Learning and Piety, persons for Life and Doctrine in other things unblamea∣ble,
it is and alwaies hath been so heavie a load upon the mindes and spirits of Gods people, as will ne∣ver bee borne by them, without sad complaints to God and man, both for their Ministers sake, and in their own behalf and losse.
With what difficulty and di∣sturbance doe people bear the eje∣cting of the worst of Ministers? Is it not with many Parishes, as with Micha in his complaint and out-cry to the people of Dan, his Idols and Idolatrous Priests being taken away, Alas, saith he, I am undone, what have I more. But to have such Teachers removed into corners, who formerly our eyes have beheld with comfort, and their very feet have been beautiful; such as from the feelings and manifold refreshings of our souls, wee cannot but ho∣nour; and have in great estimation for their works sake; To have such Lights put under a Bushel, must needs leave a sad and dark house.
Judg. 18