A26983:219
A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented…
A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented to the right reverend bishops, by the divines appointed by His Majesties commission to treat with them about the alteration of it.
London printed : s.n., MDCLXI 1661
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Prudence also requireth them to be cautelous of over-meddling, where the Magistrates honour, or concernment, or the Churches unity, or peace, or the reputation of others, or the interest of their Ministry requireth them to forbear.
Prudence also requireth them to bee cautelous of over-medling, where the Magistrates honour, or concernment, or the Churches unity, or peace, or the reputation of others, or the interest of their Ministry requireth them to forbear.
These Cautions observed, If the scandalous offenders continue impenitent, or unreformed, after due admonitions and patience, let the Pastor in the Congregation when he is present rebuke him before all, that the Church may sufficiently disown the Crime, and others may see the odiousness & danger of the sin. But let this also be with the love, and seriousness, and prudence, before mentioned.
These Cautions observed, If the scandalous offenders continue impe•itent, or unreformed, after due admonitions and patience, let the Pastor in the Congregation when hee is present rebuke him before all, that the Church may sufficiently disown the Crime, and others may see the odiousness & danger of the sin. But let this also bee with the love, and seriousness, and prudence, before mentioned.
If the offender in obstinacy will not be there, the Pastor may open the crime before the Congregation; And present or absent (in case he remain impenitent) if the case will bear so long delay, it is convenient, that the Pastor publicly pray for his conviction, and repentance, that he may be Saved.
If the offender in obstinacy will not bee there, the Pastor may open the crime before the Congregation; And present or absent (in case hee remain impenitent) if the case will bear so long delay, it is convenient, that the Pastor publickly pray for his conviction, and repentance, that hee may bee Saved.