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The divine appointment of the Lords day proved as a separated day for holy…
The divine appointment of the Lords day proved as a separated day for holy worship, especially in the church assemblies, and consequently the cessation of the seventh day Sabbath : written for the satisfaction of some religious persons who are lately drawn into error or doubting in both these points / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for Nevil Simmons, 1671
The Divine Appointment of the LORDS DAY, proved, as a separated Day… › Chapter 2
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.
2. The Apostles exercised such a power, as the Proposition mentioneth, and God s•t to it, the seal of Miracles. Therefore such a Power or Office was given them by Christ.
The Consequence is undeniable. The Antecedent of this Enthymeme is so plainly expressed in Scripture, that I am loth to take up much of my own or the Readers time, in proving so known a thing.
The Consequence is undenyable. The Antecedent of this Enthimeme is so plainly expressed in Scripture, that I am loth to take up much of my own or the Readers time, in proving so known a thing.
They founded the Churches; they delivered them the Doctrine and Commands of Christ; they settled the Churches, as to Officers, Orders, and Discipline, according to Christs Commands and the Spirits determinations: Thus they ordained the new Office of Deacons, and Deaconesses or Widows; and they ordained them Elders in every Church, or City; and they determined of Church Controversies; and gave the Church Decrees; and delivered the Will of Christ about the Sacrament, Church-Assemblies, Prophesyings, &c. Acts 2. & 14. 23. Acts 6. 3, 4, &c. 1 Tim. 3. Titus 1. Acts 15. 1 Cor. 11