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Richard Baxters answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's charge of separation containing, I. some queries…
Richard Baxters answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's charge of separation containing, I. some queries necessary for the understanding of his accusation, II. a reply to his letter which denieth a solution, III. an answer to his printed sermon : humbly tendered, I. to himself, II. to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the court of aldermen, III. to the readers of his accusation, the forum where we are accused.Richard Baxters answer to Dr. Edward Stillingfleet's charge of separation containing, I. some queries necessary for the understanding of his accusation, II. a reply to his letter which denyeth a solution, III. an answer to his printed sermon : humbly tendred, I. to himself, II. to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and the court of aldermen, III. to the readers of his accusation, the forum where we are accused.
London: printed for Nevil Simmons, 1680
Letter: To the Reverend Dr. Edward Stillingfleet, Dean of St. Pauls, &c.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
§ 34. If I would here again tell you what Separation I take to be lawful, and what unlawful, and desire you to define that which you accuse me of, I may expect that in your Reply you will dissemble it; But I will try you with a few instances of one sort, and desire you to tell me which it is that you mean.
§ 34. If I would here again tell you what Separation I take to be lawful, and what unlawful, and desire you to define that which you accuse me of, I may expect that in your Reply you will dissemble it; But I will trie you with a few instances of one sort, and desire you to tell me which it is that you mean.
I. Do you think that he is a Separatist that meeteth not in the same Parish Church with you? No sure: For then you are one to others, and other Parishes such to you.
II. Is he a Separatist that liveth in your Parish, and ordinarily meeteth not in your Temple, but another allowed place? If so, the Bishop of El• is a Separatist in your Parish, that keepeth a Meeting in his Chapel when you preach. If not so, when we had the Kings License at least, the place made Us not Separatists.
II. Is he a Separatist that liveth in your Parish, and ordinarily meeteth not in your Temple, but another allowed place? If so, the Bishop of El• is a Separatist in your Parish, that keepeth a Meeting in his Chappel when you preach. If not so, when we had the Kings License at least, the place made Us not Separatists.