A27054:623
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
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.
§. 10. I. The Subject or Matter is A Man: II. The necessary Disposition is, 1. That it be a Male and not a Woman. 2. That he have the use of Reason, or natural wit and speech. 3. That he be a Christian. 4. That he have necessary abilities for the essentials of the office-work. And those are; 1. The understanding at least of the Essentials of Religion and Ministry. 2. A Will to perform the work of the Ministry. 3. Ability of utterance to do it, and all the necessary executive power.
§. 11. III. The Form of the Office is, 1. In general AUTHORITY and OBLIGATION conjunct: 2. In special Authority to perform the Office-work, and obligation to perform it. Which work is,
1. To be a Teacher under Christ the chief Teacher.
2. To be a Priest or Intercessor, to guide the Church in worship and speak in their name and on their behalf to God, and intercede for them, and as from God to administer his Seals or Sacraments.