A27035:909
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.
§. 5. It's true that Linwood saith, that a Declaratory sentence, that is, A Declaration that such a man is already sentenced by the Law, is necessary to oblige any to the execution of it on others, or the person in foro externo. But still the Church hath done her part in Legislation, to oblige as aforesaid.
§. 6. He saith [Persons excommunicate are to be denounced so every six months, that others may have notice of them.]
Answ. 1. But are they not excommunicate then, before they are so oft denounced, yea or at all, as far as aforesaid?
§. 7. He saith [I have fully answered my own Objection by saying, I am not bound to execute the sentence on my self.]
Answ. 1. He would not say that he approveth the answer: For if he do, he confuteth himself, that would have us execute the silencing sentence on our selves, and the sentence against public worship in any way but theirs.