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A second true defence of the mere nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and…A second true defence of the meer nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and…
A second true defence of the mere nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and history of Dr. Edward Stillingfleet ... clearly proving that it is (not sin but) duty 1. not wilfully to commit the many sins of conformity, 2. not sacrilegiously to forsake the preaching of the Gospel, 3. not to cease public worshipping of God, 4. to use needful pastoral helps for salvation ... / written by Richard Baxter ... ; with some notes on Mr. Joseph Glanviles Zealous and impartial Protestant, and Dr. L. Moulins character.A second true defence of the meer nonconformists against the untrue accusations, reasonings, and history of Dr. Edward Stillingfleet ... clearly proving that it is (not sin but) duty 1. not wilfully to commit the many sins of conformity, 2. not sacrilegiously to forsake the preaching of the Gospel, 3. not to cease publick worshipping of God, 4. to use needful pastoral helps for salvation ... / written by Richard Baxter ... ; with some notes on Mr. Joseph Glanviles Zealous and impartial Protestant, and Dr. L. Moulins character.
London: printed for Nevil Simons, 1681
AN ANSWER TO Dean STILINGFLEETS, &c. › Chapter 2: Some Animadversions on his Preface.
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.
5. We hold that this Holy Spirit, is as Tertullian speaketh, Christs Vicar, Agent or Advocate, by preventing, operating, Cooperating grace, thus to illuminate, Sanctify and actuate believers, in all holy works, and especially in prayer. And I could heartily wish that you would not be against so much, as Spiritual Preaching, Spiritual Writing and disputing, and living, and not say that the Jesuits brought them in.
5. We hold that this Holy Spirit, is as Tertullian speaketh, Christs Vicar, Agent or Advocate, by preventing, operateing, Cooperating grace, thus to illuminate, Sanctifie and actuate believers, in all holy works, and especially in prayer. And I could heartily wish that you would not be against so much, as Spiritual Preaching, Spiritual Writing and disputing, and living, and not say that the Jesuits brought them in.
6. I believe that we are Baptized into the name of the Holy Ghost as well as of the Father and the Son, believing that he is thus Christs Agent for all this work upon our Souls, and covenanting to obey him.
7. I believe that sins against the Holy Ghost, especially deriding or reproaching his great works, miraculous or Sanctifying, have a dangerous malignity.
7. I believe that sins against the Holy Ghost, especially deriding or reproaching his great works, miraculous or Sanctifing, have a dangerous malignity.