Ministerial Faithfulness
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Acts 20:25-27
And now, behold, I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.…
The Rev. John Howe, having preached before Cromwell, so pleased the Protector that he was appointed his domestic chaplain. To some of Cromwell's peculiar notions Mr. Howe could not assent, and in one instance had the boldness to preach against them in his presence, believing that they might lead to practical ill consequences. The friends of the preacher were alarmed, and predicted that he would find it difficult to regain the Protector's favour. "I have," said Mr. Howe, "discharged my conscience, and the event must be left to God."
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