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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
Chapter 58: Whether Communion with so Faulty a Church be Lawful.
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. No doubt it is great: But, 2. Do you think that you are guilty of all the faults of the Church that you join with?
L. They say, no, not of the secret Faults: But of the open they say we are partakers by our presence.
M. Do you think there is any Church on Earth that hath no open Faults? And will you join with none?
L. But they say, It is not Faults of Conversation that they mean, but in Ministry, Doctrine, and Worship.
M. I am sure Conversation Faults are oft alleged for separation: But is there any Minister or Church that hath no open Faults in Ministry and Worship?
M. I am sure Conversation Faults are oft alledged for separation: But is there any Minister or Church that hath no open Faults in Ministry and Worship?