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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
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.
This last is either an Assembly of Lay-men, which may be agreed hereafter to come under Government; and may meet to worship God without a Pastor; and this in Politics is usually called, a mere Community. 2. Or an Assembly of Rulers or Pastors in equality (as to Government there): And this is called, a Council, Synod, Diet, Parliament, Convention, &c.
This last is either an Assembly of Lay-men, which may be agreed hereafter to come under Government; and may meet to worship God without a Pastor; and this in Politicks is usually called, a meer Community. 2. Or an Assembly of Rulers or Pastors in equality (as to Government there): And this is called, a Council, Synod, Dyet, Parliament, Convention, &c.
V. A Governed▪ or Political Church is of Three several Species (at least) as there are three Species of such Government.
I. A Christian Family, consisting of the Family-Government, and Governed, living together in holy faith, love, worship, and obedience to God; the Master being their Teacher, Ruler, and Guide in worship.