A52591:277
A Declaration of the faith and order owned and practiced in the Congregational churches…
A Declaration of the faith and order owned and practiced in the Congregational churches in England agreed upon and consented unto by their elders and messengers in their meeting at the Savoy, October 12, 1658.
London: printed by John Field, 1659
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.
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Prayer is to be made for things lawful, and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter, but not for the dead, nor for those of whom it may be known that they have sinned the sin unto death.
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The reading of the Scriptures, Preaching, and hearing the word of God, singing of Psalms, as also the administration of Baptism and the Lords Supper, are all parts of religious Worship of God, to be performed in obedience unto God with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear. Solemn Humiliations, with Fastings and Thanksgiving upon special occasions, are in their several times and seasons to be used in a holy and religious manner.
The reading of the Scriptures, Preaching, and hearing the word of God, singing of Psalms, as also the administration of Baptism and the Lords Supper, are all parts of religious Worship of God, to be performed in obedience unto God with understanding, faith, reverence, and godly fear. Solemn Humiliations, with Fastings and Thanksgiving upon special occasions, are in their several times and seasons to be used in a holy and religious maner.