A53671:316
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.
(4.) To preserve the Church from that scandal that might befall it, by the hasty opening of all the real or supposed failings of its members. And
(4.) To preserve the Church from that scandal that might befall it, by the hasty opening of all the reall or supposed faylings of its members. And
(5.) To prevent its trouble in the public hearing of things that may be otherwise healed and removed.
(5.) To prevent its trouble in the publick hearing of things that may be otherwise healed and removed.
Seventhly, In case these ends are obtained, either by the supposed offending persons clearing of themselves, and manifesting themselves innocent of the crimes charged on them, as Joshua 22.22, 23, 24, 25. 2 Cor. 7.11. Or by their acknowledgement, repentance, and ⟨p. 198⟩amendment, then this part of the discipline of the Church hath, through the grace of Christ obtained its appointed effect.