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Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England…
Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England humbly presented to His Majesty by the Reverend ministers of the Presbyterian persuasion.Two papers of proposals concerning the discipline and ceremonies of the Church of England humbly presented to His Majesty by the Reverend ministers of the Presbyterian perswasion.
London : s.n., 1661
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Our Reasons for the first part of Discipline, Viz. In particular Parishes, are these.
It is necessary to the honour of the Christian profession, to the integrity of Worship, to the destruction of Impiety and Vice, to the preservation of the Sound, the raising them that are fallen, the comforting of the penitent, the strengthening of the weak, the purity, order, strength and beauty of our Churches, the Unity of Believers, and the pleasing of Christ who hath required it by his Laws: And withal it's agreeable to the ancient Canons and practice of the Churches; and is consented to by our Reverend Brethren, and so is no matter of controversy now between us.
It is necessary to the honour of the Christian profession, to the integrity of Worship, to the destruction of Impiety and Vice, to the preservation of the Sound, the raising them that are fallen, the comforting of the penitent, the strengthning of the weak, the purity, order, strength and beauty of our Churches, the Unity of Believers, and the pleasing of Christ who hath required it by his Laws: And withall it's agreeable to the ancient Canons and practice of the Churches; and is consented to by our Reverend Brethren, and so is no matter of controversie now between us.