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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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Quest. Wherein standeth brotherly equality which we are to hold one with another?
Quest. Wherein standeth brotherly equallity which we are to hold one with another?
Answ. In committing a like unto all Gods Ordinances, and enjoying alike all Christian Liberties(1) In preferring others before our selves(2) and seeking one another's welfare(3) and feeling their estates, as our own(4) in bearing the burdens one of another imposing no burdens,(5) but in equal proportion(6)
Answ. In committing a like unto all Gods Ordinances, and enjoying alike all Christian Liberties(1) In preferring others before our selves(2) and seeeking one anothers wellfare(3) and feeling their estates, as our owne(4) in bearing the burdens one of another imposing no burdens,(5) but in equall proportion(6)