A90276:339
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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But the truth is, I shall easily acknowledge all my labour to no purpose▪ if have to deal only with men, who suppose that if it be granted, that Bishops, as commonly esteemed in this Nation, are of the appointment of Christ, it will thence follow, that we have a National Church of Christs appointment: between which indeed there is no Relation or connection. Should I grant as I said diocesan Bishops, with Churches answerable to their supportment, particled into several Congregations, with their inferior Officers, yet this would be remote enough, from giving subsistence and Union to a National Church.
But the truth is, I shall easily acknowledge all my labour to no purpose▪ if have to deale only with men, who suppose that if it be granted, that Bishops, as commonly esteemed in this Nation, are of the appointment of Christ, it will thence follow, that we have a Nationall Church of Christs appointment: between which indeed there is no Relation or connexion. Should I grant as I said diocesan Bishops, with Churches answerable to their supportment, particled into severall Congregations, with their inferiour Officers, yet this would be remote enough, from giving subsistence and Ʋnion to a Nationall Church.