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The true constitution of a particular visible church, proved
The true constitution of a particular visible church, proved by Scripture. Wherein is briefly demonstrated by questions and answers what officers, worship, and government Christ hath ordained in his church. / By that reverend and learned divine, Mr. John Cotton, B.D. and pastor of Boston in New England.The true constitution of a particular visible church, proved by Scripture. Wherein is briefly demonstrated by questions and answers what officers, worship, and government Christ hath ordained in his church. / By that reverend and learned divine, Mr. Iohn Cotton, B.D. and pastor of Boston in New England.
London: printed for Samuel Satterthwaite, 1642
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Answ. Men of gravity and of good report not given to dissembling, nor to Wine, nor to covetousness, full of the holy Ghost and wisdom, holding forth the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience, keeping their household in good Rule and enjoying such wives as may neither dishonour nor corrupt their Office, not slanderers (but) brave and sober and faithful in all things (1)1
Answ. Men of gravity and of good report not given to dissembling, nor to Wine, nor to covetousnesse, ful of the holy Ghost and wisedome, holding forth the mistery of the faith in a pure conscience, keeping their houshold in good Rule and enjoying such wives as may neither dishonour nor corrupt their Office, not slanderers (but) brave and sober and faithfull in all things (1)1
- 11 Tim. 3.8. to 12. Act 6.3.
Quest. What is the office of the Deacons?