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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.
Resp. 1. It's not to be doubted but the Apostles and Elders were present, according to the desire of the Church of Jerusalem, and so were as Messengers.
2 'Tis all one upon this point, whether a Church be present by the Fraternity it self, or by their Messengers: If conveniency of the place, and transaction of affairs will permit, 'tis at the choice of the Fraternity to be present immediately, or to send their Messengers.
2 'Tis all one upon this point, whether a Church be present by the Fraternity it selfe, or by their Messengers: If conveniency of the place, and transaction of affaires will permit, 'tis at the choyce of the Fraternity to be present immediately, or to send their Messengers.
3 What the Fraternity of Jerusalem did here, the like may the Fraternity of any Church in like cases do with us; as the Church of Cambridge (for instance) now if they please.
3 What the Fraternity of Jerusalem did here, the like may the Fraternity of any Church in like cases doe with us; as the Church of Cambridge (for instance) now if they please.