A26965:190
The nonconformists plea for peace, or, An account of their judgment in certain things…
The nonconformists plea for peace, or, An account of their judgment in certain things in which they are misunderstood written to reconcile and pacify such as by mistaking them hinder love and concord / by Richard Baxter.The nonconformists plea for peace, or, An account of their judgment in certain things in which they are misunderstood written to reconcile and pacifie such as by mistaking them hinder love and concord / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for Benj. Alsop, 1679
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.
7. When they are gathered to encourage and strengthen a sinful Faction or Party, or when men separate from others for fear of being censured by such a party, as Peter did withdraw from the Gentile Christians, lest he should displease the erroneous lewes Gal. 2.
8. When it is done out of a proud overvaluing of mens own opinions, or some odd singularity, whereby men cannot bear those that are not of their mind, or whereby they would fain be be more conspicuous as more Orthodox and wise than others.
9. When it is done mistakingly to set up some wrong course of Church Government or worship (As that the People may have the Power of the Keys, or of examining and judging all admitted members, or that Papal Government or the mass may be introduced enthusiastical disorderly talking by pretended inspiration, by ignorant uncalled men, or to introduce such traditions and superstitions, as the Papists use, &c.)
9. When it is done mistakingly to set up some wrong course of Church Government or worship (As that the People may have the Power of the Keyes, or of examining and judging all admitted members, or that Papal Government or the mass may be introduced enthusiastical disorderly talking by pretended inspiration, by ignorant uncalled men, or to introduce such traditions and superstitions, as the Papists use, &c.)