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The glory of a true church, and its discipline displayed wherein a true gospel-church…The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church…
The glory of a true church, and its discipline displayed wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach.The glory of a true church, and its discipline display'd wherein a true gospel-church is described : together with the power of the keys, and who are to be let in, and who to be shut out / by Benjamin Keach.
London : s.n., 1697
Of dealing with Heretics and Blasphemers.Of dealing with Hereticks and Blasphemers.
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.
Answ. Upon his serious, solemn and public Acknowledgement thereof before the Church, and due Satisfaction according to the nature of his Offence being given, the Elder solemnly proceeds and declares in the Name of the Lord Jesus,1 that the sentence which A.B. was laid under (upon his unfeigned Repentance) is taken off,2 and that he is received again a as Member,3 &c. To the Praise and Glory of God.
Answ. Upon his serious, solemn and publick Acknowledgment thereof before the Church, and due Satisfaction according to the nature of his Offence being given, the Elder solemnly proceeds and declares in the Name of the Lord Jesus,1 that the sentence which A.B. was laid under (upon his unfeigned Repentance) is taken off,2 and that he is received again a as Member,3 &c. To the Praise and Glory of God.
Q. How ought a Pastor to be •••lt withal, if he to the knowledge of the Church, or any Members thereof, walketh disorderly, nd unworthily of his Sacred Office, and Membership?