A34674:449
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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
Reason 1 From the Causes.
When the cause of a Synod remains, there opportunity being had, the warrantable use of Synods remains. But under the Gospel the causes of Synods remain, ergo.
When the cause of a Synod remains, there opportunity being had, the warrantable use of Synods remaines. But under the Gospel the causes of Synods remaine, ergo.
Under the Gospel the use of Synods is warrantable.
The Causes of Synods are either preventing, removing of, or recovering from errors and divisions; or providing for, preserving of, or restoring of truth and peace in matters of Religion.