A90276:378
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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In this case I ask, whether it be Schism or no, for any number of men to reform themselves, by reducing the practice of worship to its original institution, though they be the minor part lying within the Parochial precinct; or for any of them to join themselves with others for that end and purpose not living within those precincts. I shall boldly say, this Schism is commanded by the Holy Ghost, 1 Tim. 6. 5. 2 Tim. 3. 5. Hos. 4. 15. Is this yoke laid upon me by Christ, that to go along with the multitude where I live, that hate to be reformed, I must forsake my duty, and despise the privileges, that he hath purchased for me with his own precious blood? Is this an unity of Christs Institution, that I must for ever associate my self with wicked and profane men in the worship of God, to the unspeakable detriment and disadvantage of my own soul?
In this case I aske, whether it be Schisme or no, for any number of men to reforme themselves, by reducing the practice of worship to its originall institution, though they be the minor part lying within the Parochiall precinct; or for any of them to joyne themselves with others for that end and purpose not living within those precincts. I shall boldly say, this Schisme is commanded by the Holy Ghost, 1 Tim. 6. 5. 2 Tim. 3. 5. Hos. 4. 15. Is this yoke laid upon me by Christ, that to goe along with the multitude where I live, that hate to be reformed, I must forsake my duty, and despise the priviledges, that he hath purchased for me with his owne precious blood? Is this an unity of Christs Institution, that I must for ever associate my selfe with wicked and prophane men in the worship of God, to the unspeakable detriment and disadvantage of my own soule?