Give me the pastor whose graces shall possess
Of an ambassador the just address;
A father’s tenderness, a shepherd’s care,
A leader’s courage, which the cross can bear;
A ruler’s awe, a watchman’s wakeful eye,
A fisher’s patience, and a laborer’s toil;
A guide’s dexterity to disembroil;
A prophet’s inspiration from above;
A teacher’s knowledge, and a Savior’s love.
--BISHOP HARE.
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=Path, Narrow=--See PROMISES.