3. to give diligent heed to instruct the people committed to their charge in the principles and duties of Christ's holy religion.

4. to live suitably to the sacredness of their character, that they may be wholesome patterns to the flock of Christ.

1 Tim. iv. 12.

Matt. v. 13-16.

Rom. ii. 17-22.

Luke vi. 39-42.

The considerations proper to excite and dispose us to conscientious attendance on the duties of the Ministry, are,

1. the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd and Bishop of our souls.

2 Cor. xi. 21-31.

Phil. iii. 17.

Heb. xiii. 7.

3. the great reward promised to those who discharge the pastoral duties faithfully.

1 Pet. v. 1-4.

2 Tim. iv. 6-8.

Dan. xii. 2, 3.

Luke xii. 42-44.

Matt. xix. 28.

4. the severe punishments that will be inflicted on them, that are negligent or remiss in any part of their office.

Luke xii. 45-48.

Ezek. xxxiii. 7-9.

Mal. ii. 1-9.

Jer. x. 19-21.

Mic. iii. 11, 12.

Ezek. xxxiv. 2—4.

7.

10.

Zech. xi. 17.

Jer. xxiii. 1, 2.

11, 12.

15.

Jer. xxiii. 30.

39.

39, 40.

God be merciful to me a sinner!

Our Father, which art in heaven, &c.

Prayer for the faithful and successful discharge of the duties of the ministry.

Almighty God, the giver of every good gift, who hast appointed divers Orders of Ministers in Thy Church, mercifully look upon me, Thy most un