A34674:298
The Covenant of Grace
The covenant of grace discovering the great work of a sinners reconciliation to God / by John Cotton ... ; whereunto are added Certain queries tending to accommodation [sic] between the Presbyterian and Congregational churches ; also a discussion of the civill magistrates power in matters of religion ; by the same author.The covenant of grace discovering the great work of a sinners reconciliation to God / by John Cotton ... ; whereunto are added Certain queries tending to accommodadation [sic] between the Presbyterian and Congregationall churches ; also a discussion of the civill magistrates power in matters of religion ; by the same author.
London: printed by M.S. for Francis Eglesfield and John Allen, 1655
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The 6. Query.
The 6. Querie.
Such a Brother, though as yet remaining a Member of a Presbyterian Church yet sensible of the Defects of his own Church, and being otherwise known to be fit, why may he not lawfully and without scruple be received to partake at the Lords Table (as occasion serveth) in a Congregational Church?
Such a Brother, though as yet remaining a Member of a Presbyterian Church yet sensible of the Defects of his owne Church, and being otherwise knowne to be fit, why may he not lawfully and without scruple be received to partake at the Lords Table (as occasion serveth) in a Congregationall Church?
For such an one is both a Member of a true Church, and cleansed from the defects of his own Church.
For such an one is both a Member of a true Church, and cleansed from the defects of his owne Church.