A27035:649
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.
4. Chrysostom's Church of Joannites would rather separate than forsake their chosen Bishop or his honour, though Emperor, Council and ⟨p. 129⟩Patriarch was against him: and though Cyril Alex. wrote that their breach of Canons was intolerable, and to tolerate them (a few stubborn Nonconformists) would but discourage the obedient.
4. Chrysostom's Church of Joannites would rather separate than forsake their chosen Bishop or his honour, though Emperour, Council and ⟨p. 129⟩Patriarch was against him: and though Cyril Alex. wrote that their breach of Canons was intolerable, and to tolerate them (a few stubborn Nonconformists) would but discourage the obedient.
5. Even the famous Pope Caelestine who helped Austin against the Pelagians Decreed [Let no man be given a Bishop to the unwilling: Let the sense and desire of the Clergy, the Laity, and Magistracy (ordinis) be required (or necessary.)]
5. Even the famous Pope Caelestine who helpt Austin against the Pelagians Decreed [Let no man be given a Bishop to the unwilling: Let the sense and desire of the Clergy, the Laity, and Magistracy (ordinis) be required (or necessary.)]
6. How the people deposed Theodosius Bishop of Synada and chose another and the change approved, I have elsewhere showed.
6. How the people deposed Theodosius Bishop of Synada and chose another and the change approved, I have elsewhere shewed.