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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
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L. A man may read sound Doctrine that understands it not, and by reading may teach others.
M. But he is not capable of the Office of a Teacher of Christianity, that understands it not: no, nor so much as of Christianity it self, or adult Baptism. A Turk that believeth not the ⟨p. 121⟩Gospel may read it: And you may write it on a Pillar, and that may teach Men, and yet Pillars and Books are not Pastors.
L. But what's all this to your Conformity?
M. 1. It's unlawful for me to Swear Obedience to this. 2. Or to publish an Excommunication against good Christians, for not despising their Souls, and the Preaching of the Gospel. 3. Or to repel such Persons if they seek to me for any Pastoral Helps, and Sacramental Communion.