A90276:16
Of schism the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the…Of schisme the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the…
Of schism the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the present differences in religion. / By John Owen D.D.Of schisme the true nature of it discovered and considered, with reference to the present differences in religion. / By John Owen D.D.
Oxford: printed by L.L. for T. Robinson, 1657
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It is well known how things stand with us in this world;1 as we are Protestants we are accused by the Papists to be Schismatics. And all other pleas, and disputes neglected, this is that which at present (as is evident from their many late Treatises on this subject, full of their wonted confidence, contempt, reviling, & scurrility) is chiefly insisted on by them.
It is well known how things stand with us in this world;1 as we are Protestants we are accused by the Papists to be Schismaticks. And all other pleas, and disputes neglected, this is that which at present (as is evident from their many late Treatises on this subject, full of their wonted confidence, contempt, reviling, & scurrility) is chiefely insisted on by them.
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Farther,1 among Protestants; as being Reformatists, or as they call us Calvinists, we are condemned for Schismatics by the Lutherans & Sacramentarian Sectaries, for no other crime in the world, but because we submit not to all they teach; for in no instituted Church Relation would they ever admit us to stand with them; which is as considerable an instance of the power of prejudice, as this Age can give. We are condemned for separation, by them who refuse to admit us into Union. But what hath not an irrational attempt of enthroning opinions put men upon?
Farther,1 among Protestants; as being Reformatists, or as they call us Calvinists, we are condemned for Schismaticks by the Lutherans & Sacramentarian Sectarys, for no other crime in the world, but because we submit not to all they teach; for in no instituted Church Relation would they ever admit us to stand with them; which is as considerable an instance of the power of prejudice, as this Age can give. We are condemned for separation, by them who refuse to admit us into Ʋnion. But what hath not an irrationall attempt of enthroning opinions put men upon?