A26906:701
The cure of church-divisions, or, Directions for weak Christians to keep them from being…
The cure of church-divisions, or, Directions for weak Christians to keep them from being dividers or troublers of the church with some directions to the pastors how to deal with such Christians / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for Nevil Symmons, 1670
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.
Many who see the effects of Papal tyranny, dislike all General Ministry, which taketh the care of many Churches. And many who see the incoherence of Independent Churches, and the calamity of sects, do incline to Papal Usurpation.
Many who see the effects of Papal tyranny, dislike all General Ministery, which taketh the care of many Churches. And many who see the incoherence of Independent Churches, and the calamity of sects, do incline to Papal Usurpation.
Many who see the evils of Independency in respect of Council and Concord, are inclined to a Regimental dependency and subordination of one Church to another, as of Divine appointment. And many who see that there is no proof that God ever appointed such a Regimental dependency, do turn to Independency in point of Council and Concord.
Many who see the evils of Indepency in respect of Council and Concord, are inclined to a Regimental dependency and subordination of one Church to another, as of Divine appointment. And many who see that there is no proof that God ever appointed such a Regimental dependency, do turn to Independency in point of Council and Concord.
Many who observe the grossness of their error, who would have the people have the power of the Keys, and govern▪ the Church by the major Vote, do deny the people the liberty of choosing their Pastors, and being guided in spirituals as Volunteers. And many who see this error of denying the people liberty, do give them the fore-said power of the Keys, and make them Governors of themselves by Vote.
Many who observe the grossness of their error, who would have the people have the power of the Keys, and govern the Church by the major Vote, do deny the people the liberty of choosing their Pastors, and being guided in spirituals as Volunteers. And many who see this errour of denying the people liberty, do give them the fore-said power of the Keyes, and make them Governours of themselves by Vote.