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The way of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The way of churches…The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches…
The way of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The way of churches walking in brotherly equality, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bight golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...The vvay of the churches of Christ in New-England, or, The vvay of churches walking in brotherly equalitie, or co-ordination, without subjection of one church to another measured and examined bythe golden reed of the sanctuary, containing a full declaration of the church-way in all particulars / by Mr. J. Cotton ...
London: printed by Matthew Simmons, 1645
THE Way of the Churches of Christ in NEW-ENGLAND, Measured by the G… › Chapter 5 › Section 4
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2. When they (that is, the whole Church) are gathered together: not the Bishops, nor the Presbyters alone.
3. And Pauls spirit with them, to wit, so much of Apostolical Authority being committed to the Church, and present with it in such cases.
3. And Pauls spirit with them, to wit, so much of Apostolicall Authoritie being committed to the Church, and present with it in such cases.
4. He speaketh of the power of the Lord Jesus with them in this action, which holdeth forth their Authority.
4. He speaketh of the power of the Lord Jesus with them in this action, which holdeth forth their Authoritie.
5. When the Excommunicate person was humbled under this Censure, Paul beseecheth them to forgive him, to comfort him, to confirm their love unto him,