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The true and only way of concord of all the Christian churches the desirableness…
The true and only way of concord of all the Christian churches the desirableness of it, and the detection of false dividing terms / opened by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for John Hancock, 1680
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2. The next desirable Concord is in such high degrees of Wisdom and Goodness, as that all Christians be strong and excellent, and err not notably in a word, ceremony or mode: But it is certain, this is not to be expected.
3. The next degree desirable is, that all should be so far teachable and perswadeable, as to yield to every truth▪ and lawful imposition, when reason is set before them: But it is certain this is not to be expected: And he that denieth it, knoweth not man.
3. The next degree desirable is, that all should be so far teachable and perswadeable, as to yield to every truth▪ and lawful imposition, when reason is set before them: But it is certain this is not to be expected: And he that denyeth it, knoweth not man.
§. 13. A Peace-maker therefore must understand 1. What Concord is already among all Christians, and what is of necessity to Communion with the Church universal: 2. And what more is necessary to Communion in a particular Church. 3. And what more is necessary to the Association and Concord of such particular Churches: 4. And what is necessary only to eminency, praise and special encouragement: 5. And what is necessary to mere humane neighbourhood and converse.
§. 13. A Peace-maker therefore must understand 1. What Concord is already among all Christians, and what is of necessity to Communion with the Church universal: 2. And what more is necessary to Communion in a particular Church. 3. And what more is necessary to the Association and Concord of such particular Churches: 4. And what is necessary only to eminency, praise and special encouragement: 5. And what is necessary to meer humane neighbourhood and converse.