Ministering Kings; Or Our Established Church a Favour from God. a Sermon on Isaiah Lx. 10 Etc

Ministering Kings; Or Our Established Church a Favour from God. a Sermon on Isaiah Lx. 10 Etc by Samuel Waldegrave (Hon.) In the Book of Isaiah a double portrait fills the prophetic canvas that of Christ and His Church. The prophet foretells of Christ with anticipation speaking of His titles His unction with the Spirit of God and His atoning sacrifice. Similarly the prophet speaks of the Church tracing the story of the Church concurrently with that of her Lord. The prophecy in Isaiah belongs to the present dispensation urging the duty of the Church to exhibit the light she has received in the Gospel. It predicts the access of Gentile converts and foretells the excellence and permanence of the dispensation. The prophecy also speaks of the sons of strangers building up the walls of Jerusalem and their kings ministering unto her. This has been fulfilled throughout history with Gentile rulers contributing to the growth and organization of the Church. The Church of England as a Reformed Territorial and Endowed Church has seen the ministration of kings in its reformation organization and endowment. The establishment of Christianity in a land is seen as a favor a gift a blessing from God to be cherished and contended for. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to distinguish between principles and their application urging individuals to use their influence and wealth to minister to Christ's Church. It emphasizes the importance of perfecting the application of the principle of Church Establishments and calls for support for the Church's welfare. The sermon presents a Scriptural argument in favor of Church Establishments emphasizing the blessings and benefits that come from the ministration of kings to the Church.