The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State their Recognition of Each Other in that State; and its Difference of Degrees. To which are added, Musings on the Church and her Services. By Richard Mant. Fourth Edition, with Additions |
The Happiness of the Blessed considered as to the Particulars of their State | ||
XXXIII. THE MAN OF GOD.
He's Christ's ambassador, that man of God,Steward of God's own mysteries! From on high
His warrant is: his charge, aloud to cry
And spread his Master's attributes abroad,
His works, his ark of mercy, and his rod
Of justice; his, to sinners to supply
The means of grace, and point how they may fly
Hell-flames, and how heaven's pathway must be trod.
Hold him in honour on his works' account,
And on his Master's! Though a man he be,
And with his flock partake corruption's fount,
Holy and reverend is his ministry:
And, hark! a voice sounds from the heavenly mount,
“He, that despiseth you, despiseth me!”
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