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The second part of The nonconformists plea for peace being an account of their…
The second part of The nonconformists plea for peace being an account of their principles about civil and ecclesiastical authority and obedience ... : mostly written many years past, and now published to save our lives and the kingdoms peace, from the false and bloody plotters ... / by Richard Baxter.
London: printed for John Hancock, 1680
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
26. The Law of Nature and of Christ also have ordained that God shall be worshipped publicly in solemn Assemblies, in a reverent and holy manner, at certain stated times.
26. The Law of Nature and of Christ also have ordained that God shall be worshipped publickly in solemn Assemblies, in a reverent and holy manner, at certain stated times.
27. Christ hath ordained, what persons they shall be, and how qualified, who shall be admitted into his Church, as the members of it; and who shall be kept out.
28. Christ hath ordained that Baptism shall be the door into his Church, and described that Baptism, and required that all that will enter do thus Sacramentally Covenant with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, and dedicate themselves to him. Matth. 28. 19.
29. Christ hath ordained that certain persons qualified for that office, shall be separated as his Ministers to preach his Gospel, and baptize those that are converted, and gather Churches, and to be Pastors of the Churches gathered, and this to continue to the end.