A43343:81
A brief enquiry into the true nature of schism
A brief enquiry into the true nature of schism: or a persuasive to Christian love and charity. Humbly submitted to better judgments; by M.H. Licensed Jan. 8. 1689/90
London: printed for Tho. Parkhurst, 1690
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4. If this be Schism then there may be Separation of Communion where there is no Schism. For thus we all agree that there may be difference of apprehension, and yet no Schism, provided it do not eat out Christian love, but be managed amicably, as betwixt the Arminians and Calvinists in the Church of England, and divers the like.
4. If this be Schism then there may be Separation of Communion where there is no Schism. For thus we all agree that there may be difference of apprehension, and yet no Schism, provided it do not eat out Christian love, but be manag'd amicably, as betwixt the Arminians and Calvinists in the Church of England, and divers the like.
Now if this difference of apprehension relate to Worship, or Communion, and the Modes or Terms thereof, these cannot but be a strong inclination to separate in whole or in part according as the difference of apprehension is, for do what we can as long as we are rational ⟨p. 24⟩creatures the understanding will have the directing of the will.
Now surely this separation, (if we must call it so, or rather) this variety and diversity of Worship and Communion may be managed without Schism, provided Christian Love and Charity be kept entire notwithstanding.
Now surely this separation, (if we must call it so, or rather) this variety and diversity of Worship and Communion may be manag'd without Schism, provided Christian Love and Charity be kept entire notwithstanding.