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The doctrine of instituted churches explained and proved from the word of God

Name: The doctrine of instituted churches explained and proved from the word of God
Author: Solomon Stoddard

The doctrine of instituted churches explained and proved from the word of God by Solomon Stoddard ...

Solomon Stoddard 1643–1729London: printed for Ralph Smith, 1700

[2], 34 p. · 13k words · Wing S5708 · ESTC R16977

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THE DOCTRINE OF Instituted CHURCHES Explained, and Proved from the… › Chapter 7: Of the Worship that is to be attended in Congregational Churches.

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THE End of this Constitution of Congregational Churches is the joint Celebration of the Worship of God, herein they differ from civil Societies, that meet together for the management of civil affairs.

THE End of this Constitution of Congregational Churches is the joynt Celebration of the Worship of God, herein they differ from civil Societies, that meet together for the management of civil affairs.

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The first part of Worship that is to be attended in the Church of God is Prayer; Prayer which includes in it, besides Petitions, confessions and thanksgivings, is a principal part of Gods Worship, Prayer is a part of Gods Worship, Psal. 107.32. Psal. 149.1. This is to be attended in the Church, Act. 1.14. Act. 4.24. Act. 6.4. These public Prayers are to be ordinarily performed by the Teaching Elders; in case there be a Vacancy it may be performed by the Ruling Elders, or some of the Brethren, but ordinarily the Minister is to be the mouth of the People to God, Act. 6.4.

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