1 Corinthians 9 13-18


But we have not exercised this right,
but we endure everything,
in order that
we might not put an obstacle in the way
of the gospel of Christ.


Do you not know that
those who work in the temple services
eat from the temple services
(and) those who serve at the altar
share in (what was sacrificed) at the altar?

So too the Lord commanded those who proclaim the gospel
to live from the gospel.

But I have not used any of these (rights).
And I have not written all this
so that something will happen in my case.
For it is better for me to die than-
no-one will deprive me of my boast.
For if I preach the gospel,
It is not a boast for me
Because the necessity lies on me,
for woe to me if I do not preach the gospel.
For If I do this of free will,
I have a reward.
But if ‘unwillingly’
I am entrusted with a responsibility.
So what is my reward?
That preaching the gospel free of charge
I will present the Gospel free
so as not to make full use of the my right
in the gospel.

Grant, Lord,
that we may hold to you without parting,
worship you without wearying,
serve you without failing;
faithfully seek you,
happily find you,
and forever possess you,
the only God,blessed now and for ever.
Amen

St Anselm

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