A90276:391
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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And when any society, 1or Combination of men, (whatever hitherto it hath been esteemed) is not capable of such a Reduction and Renovation. I suppose I shall not provoke any wise and sober person, if I professes I cannot look on such a society, as a Church of Christ, and thereupon advise those therein, who have a due right to the privileges purchased for them by Christ, as to Gospel Administrations, to take some other peaceable course to make themselves partakers of them.2
And when any society, 1or Combination of men, (whatever hitherto it hath been esteemed) is not capable of such a Reduction and Renovation. I suppose I shall not provoke any wise and sober person, if I professes I cannot look on such a society, as a Church of Christ, and thereupon advise those therein, who have a due right to the priviledges purchased for them by Christ, as to Gospell Administrations, to take some other peaceable course to make themselves partakers of them.2
- 1§. 55.
- 2§. 56.
2. Were I fully to handle the things pointed to in this Objection, I must manage Principles, which in this Discourse I have not been occasioned to draw forth at all, or to improve. Many things of great weight and importance must come under debate and consideration, before a clear account can be given of the case stated in this Objection; as
2. Were I fully to handle the things pointed to in this Objection, I must mannage Principles, which in this Discourse I have not been occasioned to draw forth at all, or to improve. Many things of great weight and importance must come under debate and consideration, before a cleare account can be given of the case stated in this Objection; as