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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
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.
§. 24. IX. He may be a true Bishop or Presbyter that in cases of necessity hath no Ordination at all: (much more he that is ordained but by Presbyters) The proof lieth in these things set together.
§. 24. IX. He may be a true Bishop or Presbyter that in cases of necessity hath no Ordination at all: (much more he that is ordained but by Presbyters) The proof lyeth in these things set together.
1. As is said, Gods Law or charter giveth the right or power to the duly qualified, determined and chosen person: But in cases of necessity a qualified person may be determined of and chosen without any Ordination: Therefore he may have the right or authority without.
2. Such necessity there may be in several cases: As 1. If by good books men be Converted among Infidels where no Bishop or Ordained Minister can ⟨p. 213⟩be had: They must not therefore forbear Church-assemblies and public worshipping God, and baptizing.
2. Such necessity there may be in several cases: As 1. If by good books men be Converted among Infidels where no Bishop or Ordained Minister can ⟨p. 213⟩be had: They must not therefore forbear Church-assemblies and publick worshipping God, and baptizing.