A27045:215
The successive visibility of the church of which the Protestants are the soundest members…
The successive visibility of the church of which the Protestants are the soundest members I. defended against the opposition of Mr. William Johnson, II. proved by many arguments / by Richard Baxter ; whereunto is added 1. an account of my judgement to Mr. J. how far heretics are or are not in the church, 2. Mr. Js. explication of the most used terms, with my queries thereupon, and his answer and my reply, 3. an appendix about successive ordination, 4. letters between me and T.S., a papist, with a narrative of the success.The successive visibility of the church of which the Protestants are the soundest members I. defended against the opposition of Mr. William Johnson, II. proved by many arguments / by Richard Baxter ; whereunto is added 1. an account of my judgement to Mr. J. how far hereticks are or are not in the church, 2. Mr. Js. explication of the most used terms, with my queries thereupon, and his answer and my reply, 3. an appendix about successive ordination, 4. letters between me and T.S., a papist, with a narrative of the success.
London: printed by R.W. for Nevil Simmons, 1660
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As to your Minor, I have given you the Reasons ⟨p. 85⟩of the necessity and harmlessness of my distinctions: we need say no more to that [a Congregation of Christians] and [a Church] are Synonima: But the word [true] was not added to your first term by you or me; and therefore your instance here is delusory. But to say [whatsoever Congregation of Christians, is now the true Church] is all one as to say whatsoever Church of Christians is now the true Church.] When I know your meaning I have my end.
As to your Minor, I have given you the Reasons ⟨p. 85⟩of the necessity and harmlesness of my distinctions: we need say no more to that [a Congregation of Christians] and [a Church] are Synonima: But the word [true] was not added to your first term by you or me; and therefore your instance here is delusory. But to say [whatsoever Congregation of Christians, is now the true Church] is all one as to say whatsoever Church of Christians is now the true Church.] When I know your meaning I have my end.
Though my syllogism say not that [the Church of Rome acknowledgeth those things always done, and that by Christs institution] it nevertheless explicateth the weakness of yours, as to the fallacy accidentis: For 1. The holding it always done, and that of Christs Institution, may be either an Accident, or but of the Integrity, and ad bene esse, yea possibly an error. 2. And I might as easily have given you Instances of that kind.
Though my syllogism say not that [the Church of Rome acknowledgeth those things alwaies done, and that by Christs institution] it nevertheless explicateth the weakness of yours, as to the fallacy accidentis: For 1. The holding it alwaies done, and that of Christs Institution, may be either an Accident, or but of the Integrity, and ad bene esse, yea possibly an errour. 2. And I might as easily have given you Instances of that kind.