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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.
The Fourth Question.
Quest. 4. To whom belongeth the power of calling a Synod?
Answ. For satisfaction to this Question, we shall propound one distinction, and answer three Queries.
Distin: The power of calling Synods is either Single Authoritative, belonging to the Magistrates. Ministerial, belonging to the particular Churches. Mixed When both proceed orderly and jointly in the use of their several powers.
Distin: The power of calling Synods is either Single Authoritative, belonging to the Magistrates. Ministeriall, belonging to the particular Churches. Mixt When both proceed orderly and joyntly in the use of their severall powers.