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title: 'An Humble Attempt to Illustrate the Character and Obligations of a Minister of the Gospel of Christ; In a Sermon…at the Ordination of ,,, William D. Snodgrass'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Colin McIver'
date: 1820-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Pastoral Theology'
- 'Preaching'
- 'Personal Piety'
- 'Sermons'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 2'
- 'Titus 1'
- 'Acts 20'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mciver-1820-an-humble-attempt-to-illustrate-the-character-and-obligations-of-a-minister-of-the-gospel-of-christ-in-a-sermon-at-the-ordination-of-william-d-snodgrass
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# An Humble Attempt to Illustrate the Character and Obligations of a Minister of the Gospel of Christ; In a Sermon…at the Ordination of ,,, William D. Snodgrass

Ordination sermon urging ministers to 'make full proof' of their ministry: exemplary conduct, inward piety, faithful preaching, and endurance amid trials. Rooted in Paul's charge to Timothy.

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