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Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ…
Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ in answer to Mr. Danvers's former book entitled, A treatise of laying on of hands : with a brief answer to a late book called, A treatise concerning laying on of hands, written by a nameless author / by B.K. ...Laying on of hands upon baptized believers, as such, proved an ordinance of Christ in answer to Mr. Danvers's former book intituled, A treatise of laying on of hands : with a brief answer to a late book called, A treatise concerning laying on of hands, written by a nameless author / by B.K. ...
London : Printed, are to be sold by Benj. Harris ..., 1698
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Laying on of Hands UPON BAPTIZED BELIEVERS, As such, Proved both fr… › Chapter 8
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Motive 1. Brethren, Consider, you have the holy Pattern of the Saints of old to stir you up to a diligent search in the Book of God's Law, to find out what his Mind and Will may be concerning you. How glad were the Children of Israel, when upon enquiry they found out that long-neglected Ordinance of sitting in Booths in the Feast of Tabernacles? Neh. 8.14,—17. they did not then contend against it, or raise Objections, saying it has not been done for many years: Samuel, David, Hezekiah, and Josiah did it not, who had glorious ⟨p. 97⟩Light, and were great Reformers; and we have no immediate Vision, or miraculous Appearance of God to revive this Institution.
We find nothing of this nature stumbled them, but as they found it written, they set about the Work, and there was great Joy: They were not like many Souls in our days, who make Objections against Baptism and Laying on of hands; such and such eminent Men (say they) see it not, practise it not; 'tis not an Institution of Christ; if it were, sure Mr. such a one (a learned Minister and Brother) would be for it; he is a Man of greater light and understanding than you, &c. 'Tis no marvel they are thus beclouded, whilst their eyes are so sixth on Men; and instead of walking by the perfect Light of God's Word, walk by the Light of those that are so imperfect.
We find nothing of this nature stumbled them, but as they found it written, they set about the Work, and there was great Joy: They were not like many Souls in our days, who make Objections against Baptism and Laying on of hands; such and such eminent Men (say they) see it not, practise it not; 'tis not an Institution of Christ; if it were, sure Mr. such a one (a learned Minister and Brother) would be for it; he is a Man of greater light and understanding than you, &c. 'Tis no marvel they are thus beclouded, whilst their eyes are so fixt on Men; and instead of walking by the perfect Light of God's Word, walk by the Light of those that are so imperfect.