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Confirmation and restoration the necessary means of reformation, and reconciliation; for the healing of…Confirmation and restauration the necessary means of reformation, and reconciliation; for the healing of…
Confirmation and restoration the necessary means of reformation, and reconciliation; for the healing of the corruptions and divisions of the churches: submissively, but earnestly tendered to the consideration of the sovereign powers, magistrates, ministers, and people, that they may awake, and be up and doing in the execution of so much, as appeareth to be necessary as they are true to Christ, his Church and Gospel, and to their own and others souls, and to the peace and welfare of the nations; and as they will answer the neglect to Christ, at their peril. / By Richard Baxter, an unworthy minister of Christ, that longeth to see the healing of the churches.Confirmation and restauration the necessary means of reformation, and reconciliation; for the healing of the corruptions and divisions of the churches: submissively, but earnestly tendered to the consideration of the soveraigne powers, magistrates, ministers, and people, that they may awake, and be up and doing in the execution of so much, as appeareth to be necessary as they are true to Christ, his Church and Gospel, and to their own and others souls, and to the peace and wellfare of the nations; and as they will answer the neglect to Christ, at their peril. / By Richard Baxter, an unworthy minister of Christ, that longeth to see the healing of the churches.
London: printed by A.M. for Nevil Simmons book-seller, 1658
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Direct. 2. Let us take heed of extending these Agreements to any unnecessary Circumstances, so as to lay the stress of the business on them, or to make that necessary, which is unnecessary: But let us Agree on the General certain points, and leave particular men to their Liberty, in modes and circumstances, not judging each other, if we differ herein: or if one be more or less strict then another in the execution.
Direct. 2. Let us take heed of extending these Agreements to any unnecessary Circumstances, so as to lay the stress of the business on them, or to make that necessary, which is unnecessary: But let us Agree on the Generall certain points, and leave particular men to their Liberty, in modes and circumstances, not judging each other, if we differ herein: or if one be more or less strict then another in the execution.
Direct. 3. Let us yet all be very careful, that in point of trial and judging mens Profession, we avoid extremes: On one side let us not be Righteous overmuch, by keeping out any, that make the most broken, intelligible Profession of Faith and Repentance, and a Godly life, that may be taken for credible: and remember that we are not searchers of the heart, and that charity judgeth not evil of any, that are capable of a better Judgment. And certainly a humble Soul that's conscious of its own infirmities, and unworthiness will be very tender of condemning another, without very satisfying Evidence. Of this I refer you to my first Dispute, of Right to Sacraments.
Direct. 3. Let us yet all be very carefull, that in point of tryall and judging mens Profession, we avoid extreames: On one side let us not be Righteous overmuch, by keeping out any, that make the most broken, intelligible Profession of Faith and Repentance, and a Godly life, that may be taken for credible: and remember that we are not searchers of the heart, and that charity judgeth not evil of any, that are capable of a better Judgment. And certainly a humble Soul that's conscious of its own infirmities, and unworthiness will be very tender of condemning another, without very satisfying Evidence. Of this I referre you to my first Dispute, of Right to Sacraments.