DOCT. VI. In what things the Ecclesiasticall mini∣stry is principally imployed.
BUt as the summe of Christian Religion confists in three things;
The whole body of Christian religion, by Hieron. Zanchius. Translated out of Latine by D. Ralph Winterton.
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- The whole body of Christian religion, by Hieron. Zanchius. Translated out of Latine by D. Ralph Winterton.
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- Zanchi, Giralamo, 1516-1590.
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- 1659.
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namely, in faith in Christ; in conti∣nuall repentance, that is, in the mor∣tification of our flesh and lusts, and in the quickning of the spirit; and lastly in love towards our neighbour: so also we conceive there are three principall parts of the Ecclesiasticall ministry; first, to teach and preach the word of the Gospel, and like∣wise to administer the Sacraments, and offer the publick sacrifices of praise to God; next, to watch over the flock, to observe the conversation of every one, to be diligent in the cor∣rection of wickednesse, and to take care that every one, as a true Priest, present himself a living sacrifice,* 1.1 holy and acceptable to God; and lastly, to undertake the care of the poor, and sedulously to endeavour that no∣thing be wanting to any one.
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* 1.1
Rom. 12.2.1