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The English nonconformity as under King Charles II and King James II truly stated…
The English nonconformity as under King Charles II and King James II truly stated and argued by Richard Baxter ; who earnestly beseecheth rulers and clergy not to divide and destroy the land and cast their own souls on the dreadful guilt and punishment of national perjury ...
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1689
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.
M. It is not ornamental unnecessary knowledge that must be demanded of them: They that want other words, may by Yea, and Nay make known their mind, when the Minister expresseth the matter in his question. And the Church requireth that they can answer as catechized.
L. Some other will say that you are too lax in admitting all confirmed formerly by Bishops, or by other Pastors.
M. If we crave that each Minister may try his Flocks, we cannot in modesty refuse those tried and received by the Bishop or other Pastors. All Churches should live in such Communion ⟨p. 249⟩with each other, as to receive each others Members on just occasion, without trying them all again. And if Bishops or any do it superficially, that's their own fault.
L. Why do you impose the Registering of Communicants?
L. Why do you impose the Registring of Communicants?