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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
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 Office and Work of Deacons.
1THE Work of Deacons is to serve Tables,2 viz. to see to provide for the Lord's Table, the ⟨p. 11⟩Minister's Table,3 and the Poor's Table (1.) They should provide Bread and Wine for the Lord's Table. (2.) See that every Member contributes to the Maintenance of the Ministry,4 according to their Ability, and their own voluntary Subscription or Obligation. (3.) That each Member do give weekly to the Poor, as God has blessed him. (4.) Also visit the Poor, and know their Condition as much as in them lies;5 that none, especially the aged Widows, be neglected.
- 1The Deacons Work.
- 2Act. 6.1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10.
- 3Acts 5.7, 8, 9, 10.
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