A34674:496
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.
OF THE POWER OF Synods.
The Third Question.
Quest. 3. What is the Power of a Synod?
Quest. 3. WHat is the Power of a Synod?
Resp. The Power of a Synod Is Decisive Directive, & Declarative of the truth, by clearing and evidencing the same out of the word of God; non coactive, yet more than discretive.
For the better understanding hereof, consider that Ecclesiastical Power is
For the better understanding hereof, consider that Ecclesiasticall Power is