Vol. 2

38 ST. MARK.Christ goes up first himself, as being the sovereignPriest, the author and institutor of the Christianpriesthood, the fountain of all sacerdotal power, andthe principle of the spirit and holiness thereof: a manhas no part therein, but only so far as he is associatedand united to him." 14. And he ordained twelve, that they shouldbe with him, and that he might send them forth topreach, 15. And to have power to heal sicknesses,and to cast out devils."Bishops and priests are called to the priesthood ofJesus Christ, 1. In order to make but one priestwith him, to extend, complete, and continue hispriesthood upon earth. 2. To preach his word,and make known his truth and his mysteries. Allecclesiastical functions are denoted by preaching, be-.cause this is a principal function of bishops and pastors,because it is by means of the word and of instructionthat the kingdom of God is established,and because the word is likewise made use of in therepresentative sacrifice, the sacraments, and the othersacerdotal ministrations. 3. To be the physiciansof souls, and apply themselves toheal their diseases.4. To wage war with the devil and destroy his kingdom.Whoever looks upon the sacerdotal state asa state of ease, and not of continual labour, understandsbut very little these words of Christ." 16. And Simon he surnamed Peter; 17. AndJames the son of Zebedee, and John the brother ofJames; (and he surnamed them Boanerges, whichis. The sons of Thunder;) 18. And Andrew, andPhilip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas,and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,Simon the Canaanite/*and