A27028:193
Schism detected in both extremes, or, Two sorts of sinful separation the first part…Schism detected in both extreams, or, Two sorts of sinful separation the first part…
Schism detected in both extremes, or, Two sorts of sinful separation the first part detecteth the schismatical principles of a resolver of three cases about church-communion, the second part confuteth the separation pleaded for in a book famed to be written by Mr. Raphson.Schism detected in both extreams, or, Two sorts of sinful separation the first part detecteth the schismatical principles of a resolver of three cases about church-communion, the second part confuteth the separation pleaded for in a book famed to be written by Mr. Raphson.
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1684
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.
XXXV. So full was the proof given in the Book called, The first Plea for Peace, that the Church from the beginning denied Princes and Magistrates to be entrusted with the choice of Bishops, or Pastors to whom the Churches were bound to trust the conduct of their Souls, that he who denieth it, is not worthy to be, therein disputed with. And yet we doubt not but they may force Infidel Subjects and Catechumens to hear sound and settled Preachers and Catechists; And may dispose of the Tithes, Temples and many other Accidents of the Church; and may drive on Pastors and People to their Duty.
XXXV. So full was the proof given in the Book called, The first Plea for Peace, that the Church from the beginning denyed Princes and Magistrates to be entrusted with the choice of Bishops, or Pastors to whom the Churches were bound to trust the conduct of their Souls, that he who denyeth it, is not worthy to be, therein disputed with. And yet we doubt not but they may force Infidel Subjects and Catechumens to hear sound and setled Preachers and Catechists; And may dispose of the Tythes, Temples and many other Accidents of the Church; and may drive on Pastors and People to their Duty.
XXXVI. It is false Doctrine that two distinct Churches may not be in the same Precincts or City; This being a mere Accident which abundance of Cases make unnecessary and unlawful: Which I shall prove.
XXXVI. It is false Doctrine that two distinct Churches may not be in the same Precincts or City; This being a meer Accident which abundance of Cases make unnecessary and unlawful: Which I shall prove.
That which is no where commanded by God, is no duty: But that there shall be but one Church (or Bishop) in the same Precincts, is not commanded of God, Ergo, &c. (Divine of Gods making.)