Andreas Hyperius on the sins of church overseers against the first commandment

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He that hath taken upon him the charge and oversight of the Church of God, let him well weigh and consider, whether he have carefully discharged his duty, both in doctrine & life, so that the glory of God by him thereby hath been the rather favoured and propagated, and the consciences of many effectually stayed & comforted.

Whether in matters touching God and Christian religion, he hath set forth and uttered in the Church, any thing doubtful and uncertain, in steed of certain truth, and undoubted verity. Whether he be spotted and infected with any heresy, or unsound opinion. Whether he have at all times to the uttermost of his ability and skill, endeavoured to beat down and confute all corrupt doctrines. ...

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Andreas Hyperius on the sins of church overseers against the first commandment

He that hath taken upon him the charge and oversight of the Church of God, let him well weigh and consider, whether he have carefully discharged his duty, both in doctrine & life, so that the g…

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