A53671:246
A brief instruction in the worship of God, and discipline of the churches of…
A brief instruction in the worship of God, and discipline of the churches of the New Testament, by way of question and answer with an explication and confirmation of those answers.
London : s.n., 1667
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.
Fourthly, To this end that they may be enabled so to do, it is ordained, that every first day the Members of the Church do contribute according as God enables them of their substance, for the supply of the wants of the poor, 1 Cor. 16.2. And also occasionally, as necessity shall require, or God move their hearts by his grace.
Fifthly, Hereunto is to be added whatever by the providence of God may be conferred upon the Church for its outward advantage, with reference unto the end mentioned, Acts 4.34, 35.
Sixthly, These supplies of the Church being committed to the care and charge of the Deacons, they are from […] to minister with diligence and wisdom unto the necessities of the poor; that so the needy may be supplied, that there may be none that lack, the rich may contribute of their riches according to the mind of Christ, and in obedience unto his command, that they ⟨p. 166⟩which minister well in this office, may purchase to themselves a good degree, and boldness in the faith, and that in all, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified with praise and thanksgiving.
Sixthly, These supplyes of the Church being committed to the care and charge of the Deacons, they are from 〈…〉 to minister with diligence and wisdo• unto the necessities of the poor; that so the needy may be supplyed, that there may be none that lack, the rich may contribute of their riches according to the mind of Christ, and in obedience unto his command, that they